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R41 VAM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,695 mi
Last recorded72,695 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 VAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,695 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,615 miles

surface cracks in inside wall of nearside rear tyre not showing canvas at time of test.

Pass 6 May 2011 70,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 69,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 52,214 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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R41 VAM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R41 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

R41 VAM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R41 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 VAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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