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R437 MFP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 MFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,189 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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R437 MFP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R437 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 R437 MFP registered?

R437 MFP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R437 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 MFP shows 18 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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