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R405 EEV

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,694 mi
Last recorded58,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 EEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,660 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front ball bar insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 43,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 38,233 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2005 34,238 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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R405 EEV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R405 EEV, 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 R405 EEV registered?

R405 EEV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R405 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 EEV shows 14 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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