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R434 AKR

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,638 mi
Last recorded92,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 AKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,638 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,824 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,350 miles

Offside Front Binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,906 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,595 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,136 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 47,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,197 miles

wrong battery fitted. not secure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,533 miles

Additional center front spot headlamp conected to main beam has been removed.

Fail 17 Feb 2006 35,532 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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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R434 AKR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R434 AKR, 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 R434 AKR registered?

R434 AKR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R434 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 AKR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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