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R357 FHO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,703 mi
Last recorded64,703 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 64,703 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 61,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 61,456 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 58,000 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

suspension wishbone bush centre rear wearing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,108 miles

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

rear lamp clusters loose but not insecure

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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R357 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R357 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 R357 FHO?

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What year was R357 FHO registered?

R357 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R357 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 FHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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