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R426 COU

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 128,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 126,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 114,280 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 114,280 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,827 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 101,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,322 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 88,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 88,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R426 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R426 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 R426 COU registered?

R426 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R426 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 COU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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