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R342 FHO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,608 mi
Last recorded115,608 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 108,506 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 108,471 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,225 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R342 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R342 FHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R342 FHO registered?

R342 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R342 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 FHO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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