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R41 OFL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,247 mi
Last recorded134,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 OFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 134,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 133,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,857 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 120,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,319 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

flexi brake hose to o/s/f junction box showing corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe poorly routed

rear brake pipes poorly routed

Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,098 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

flexi brake hose to o/s/f junction box showing corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe poorly routed

rear brake pipes poorly routed

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,632 miles

SIDE STEP BRACKETS NEED ATTENTION

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ; FUEL PIPES AND FILTER

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 57,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all steering arms heavy corrosion

front to rear fuels pipes and fuel filter heavily corroded

slight surface corrosion front discs

Pass 11 May 2006 50,247 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 50,175 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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R41 OFL 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R41 OFL, 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 R41 OFL registered?

R41 OFL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R41 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 OFL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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