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R327 TJR

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,056 mi
Last recorded139,056 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 TJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2010 139,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 131,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 119,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 112,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 101,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 TJR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJR, 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 TJR registered?

R327 TJR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R327 TJR safe to buy?

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