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R369 DNC

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,996 mi
Last recorded161,996 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 DNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 161,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 161,815 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 152,638 miles

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

fuel pipes badly corroded

rear bumper corroded inside behind plastic

two stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2009 137,463 miles

fuel pipes and filter badly corroded

outer case split on n/s hand brake cable

Fail 8 Sep 2009 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes and filter badly corroded

outer case split on n/s hand brake cable

Pass 4 Oct 2007 118,302 miles

lip on front brake discs

advise fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded

advise slight windscreen damage

Fail 28 Sep 2007 118,207 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded

advise slight windscreen damage

lip on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2006 105,898 miles

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 DNC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R369 DNC, 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 DNC registered?

R369 DNC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R369 DNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R369 DNC shows 8 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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