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R420 VLL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,004 mi
Last recorded113,004 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 VLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr lamp lens cracked

oil leaks

rear fog lamp mount loose

reg lamp covers missing

surface brake pipe corrosion

various panel/trim damage around vehicle

wiper blades splitting

Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr lamp lens cracked

oil leaks

rear fog lamp mount loose

reg lamp covers missing

surface brake pipe corrosion

various panel/trim damage around vehicle

wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,595 miles

Front & rear of vehicle damaged.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,438 miles

Front brakes have slight imbalance (o/s lower)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,892 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,998 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,929 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f inner wheel close to suspenseon arm

n/s/r fog light mount corroded

n/s/r indicator unit damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f inner wheel close to suspenseon arm

n/s/r fog light mount corroded

n/s/r indicator unit damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,266 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,263 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,794 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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R420 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R420 VLL, 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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R420 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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