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R371 AWP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 AWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 110,534 miles

underside of car showing signs of rust

Fail 1 Oct 2010 110,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of car showing signs of rust

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,573 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 95,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 89,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2005 76,505 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 76,505 miles

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

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

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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R371 AWP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R371 AWP, 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 R371 AWP registered?

R371 AWP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 July 1998.

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