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R369 DBP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 DBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,972 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,496 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,844 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,511 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,845 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,701 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,351 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,286 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,375 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 58,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R369 DBP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R369 DBP, 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 R369 DBP registered?

R369 DBP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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