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R353 FHO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,379 mi
Last recorded56,379 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,379 miles

both front brake hose flexis perished

nearside rear tyre perished

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,367 miles

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

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

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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R353 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R353 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 R353 FHO?

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What year was R353 FHO registered?

R353 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R353 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 FHO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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