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R412 LKH

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,784 mi
Last recorded167,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 LKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,784 miles

fuel pipe/s and fuel filter excessively corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 160,582 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Light corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Oil leak

Rear Fuel lines badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 160,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe - marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Light corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Oil leak

Rear Fuel lines badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel lines BADLEY corroded

Slight corrosion to rear brakes pipes & OS Front brake pipe

Slight play in NS Front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REar fuel lines badly corroded

Slight corrosion on front & rear brake pipes

Slight play in NS Front wheel

Stone chips

Fail 8 Jul 2014 147,542 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REar fuel lines badly corroded

Slight corrosion on front & rear brake pipes

Slight play in NS Front wheel

Stone chips

Pass 13 Jul 2013 140,557 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight cracking and corrosion on nsf brake flexi

slight cracking on osf brake flexi

Fail 10 Jul 2013 140,500 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight cracking and corrosion on nsf brake flexi

slight cracking on osf brake flexi

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,669 miles

corrosion on fuel lines and fuel filter

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight cracking on osf brake flexi

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,688 miles

Fuel lines badly corroded

Slight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,692 miles

Front brake pads low

NS Washer poor

NSF Tyre nailed

OS No plate lamp dim

Slight play NSF Wheel

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,058 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,266 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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R412 LKH is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R412 LKH, 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 R412 LKH registered?

R412 LKH is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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