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R341 LJK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 LJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 119,233 miles

offside front chassis rail corroding

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Fail 18 Jan 2013 119,227 miles

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

offside front chassis rail corroding

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,791 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 115,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,108 miles

40% imbalance on rear brakes

front exhaust downpipe corroded and broken around joint to cat

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

40% imbalance on rear brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust downpipe corroded and broken around joint to cat

Pass 19 Jan 2010 108,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 108,313 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

30% imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrished outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2008 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 93,641 miles

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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R341 LJK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R341 LJK, 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 R341 LJK registered?

R341 LJK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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