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R327 HNY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 HNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,961 miles

Front front wipers do not park in a full down position

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wipers do not park in a full down position

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,538 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,665 miles

n/s front tyre been curbed

rear sills covered by outer plastic mouldings, but appear to be getting rusty underneath

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,690 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front brake disc possibly distorted

silenced skin rusty and loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,514 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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R327 HNY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 73,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R327 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R327 HNY registered?

R327 HNY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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