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R364 FWW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,379 mi
Last recorded116,379 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,379 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,334 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,334 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 101,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,724 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 92,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 89,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 89,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

outer sill s corodeing

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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R364 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R364 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 R364 FWW registered?

R364 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R364 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 FWW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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