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R35 JKO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,401 mi
Last recorded120,401 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 JKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 120,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,560 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 88,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †WINDSCREEN CHIPPED †EXHAUST CENTER BOX OUTER SKIN SEPERATING †O/S/R TYRE NEARING LIMIT †N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT †

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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R35 JKO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R35 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R35 JKO?

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What year was R35 JKO registered?

R35 JKO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R35 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 JKO shows 4 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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