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R414 COU

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

820,188 mi
Last recorded820,188 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 820,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside fropnt floor to sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,174 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside fropnt floor to sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 66,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R414 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc 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 R414 COU, 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 R414 COU registered?

R414 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R414 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 COU 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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