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R356 FWW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,112 mi
Last recorded129,112 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 129,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2014 128,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 125,119 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 125,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 120,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

front brake back plates corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2011 113,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 103,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 103,292 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f strut top mounting area corroder not structural seperate mounting area for shocker

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 91,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 91,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,400 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 85,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,002 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 79,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2006 72,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,386 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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R356 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R356 FWW, 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 R356 FWW registered?

R356 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R356 FWW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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