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R423 MFP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 MFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,549 miles

bumpers missing

centre exhaust rubber insecure

damage to nsf body

ns sill damaged

nsf body mount holed

nsr light unit damaged

osf brake back plate rusted

play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

bumpers missing

centre exhaust rubber insecure

damage to nsf body

ns sill damaged

nsf body mount holed

nsr light unit damaged

osf brake back plate rusted

play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,542 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust blowing slightly

front inner brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre side wall split

o/s/f wiper starting to split

rear boot handle damaged

rear flexi brake pipe starting to crack

rear seats been removed

unable to check welding throughy as covered in thick black sealer

Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,988 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust blowing slightly

front inner brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre side wall split

o/s/f wiper starting to split

rear boot handle damaged

rear seats been removed

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,961 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 32,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,403 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished and cracking on outer walls

offside front flexi hose furrules slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,403 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished and cracking on outer walls

offside front flexi hose furrules slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,775 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 30,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,956 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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R423 MFP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R423 MFP, 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 R423 MFP registered?

R423 MFP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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