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R343 FHO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,480 mi
Last recorded143,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,480 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 143,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 127,110 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 118,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 110,822 miles

N/S interior door handle broke but still can be opened from inside

Fail 11 Jan 2010 110,822 miles

N/S interior door handle broke but still can be opened from inside

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,739 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 93,434 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 93,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R343 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R343 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

How do I check the history of R343 FHO?

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What year was R343 FHO registered?

R343 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R343 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 FHO shows 12 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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