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R439 DNW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,022 mi
Last recorded104,022 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 DNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,022 miles

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

corrosion to off side inner and outter sill, seperate chassis

slight pl,ay in near side front wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2008 103,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic sill covers may be covering corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2007 97,176 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,867 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R439 DNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R439 DNW, 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 R439 DNW registered?

R439 DNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R439 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 DNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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