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R403 VLL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 VLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 87,564 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 87,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2009 76,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,281 miles

n/s rear shock absorber leaking

n/s rear tyre low

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,375 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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R403 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R403 VLL, 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 R403 VLL registered?

R403 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R403 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 VLL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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