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R371 FWW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,402 miles

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,301 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,476 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,312 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

fluctuation on n/s/f brake in rollers

travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,312 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

travel on handbrake

fluctuation on n/s/f brake in rollers

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

poor headlight beam images

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,534 miles

both rear brake pipes across axle corroding

exhaust corroding

small splits in o/s wiper

Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,534 miles

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

both rear brake pipes across axle corroding

exhaust corroding

small splits in o/s wiper

Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,648 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting broken allowing cable to run close to wheel

o/s headlamp condensated.still has adequate beam pattern

travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting broken allowing cable to run close to wheel

o/s headlamp condensated.still has adequate beam pattern

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,797 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp outputs deterioating.o/s reflector dull

n/s/r handbrake cable mount,broken.however cable still secure and supported

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both headlamp outputs deterioating

exhaust corroding at flange joint front section to middle section

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,685 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 45,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,276 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,992 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 35,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 R371 FWW registered?

R371 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R371 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 FWW shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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