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R358 JKO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 JKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,722 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 104,810 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres cracked and deteriorated

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

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

Oil leak

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

Unable to see condition of nearside and offside outer sills as vehicle has sill covers fitted!!

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,800 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres cracked and deteriorated

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Unable to see condition of nearside and offside outer sills as vehicle has sill covers fitted!

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

Pass 18 May 2012 100,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 97,919 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 97,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 92,749 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 92,749 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 87,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 87,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 75,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 69,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 69,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R358 JKO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R358 JKO, 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 R358 JKO registered?

R358 JKO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R358 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 JKO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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