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R401 KCD

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,729 mi
Last recorded112,729 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 KCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,729 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 103,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,350 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,036 miles

damage to os rear bumper

os and ns front tyres wearing on outer edges

os and ns rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,684 miles

os and ns front tyres wearing on outer edges

os and ns rear tyre side walls perishing

play in os and ns lower ball joints

surface corrosion in os and ns inner sills

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,219 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slghtly pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to rear bumper (fog light)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,658 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,852 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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R401 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R401 KCD, 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 R401 KCD registered?

R401 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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