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R387 KAP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 KAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,977 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,510 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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R387 KAP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R387 KAP, 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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How do I check the history of R387 KAP?

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What year was R387 KAP registered?

R387 KAP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R387 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 KAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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