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R452 YNN

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 YNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 101,496 miles

Nearside Front kick panel and floor repaired and parts not fully welded as seen in foot well

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 May 2017 101,496 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to brake flexy (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front kick panel and floor repaired and parts not fully welded as seen in foot well

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 100,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back plate (2.4.A.3)

Rear cross member corroded

Rear floor pan above axel corroded

fuel pipes corroded & fuel fillter

n/s/f running board mounting bracket broken

outer sill covered

Pass 1 May 2015 97,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,719 miles

both front headlamps tarnished

corrosion showing on o/s/r fuel lines

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f bottom arm showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f upper inner wheel arch corroded not with in a prescribed area

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front headlamps tarnished

corrosion showing on o/s/r fuel lines

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f bottom arm showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f upper inner wheel arch corroded not with in a prescribed area

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 90,897 miles

n/s/f wishbone showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 90,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wishbone showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 87,457 miles

heavy rust on n/s/f wishbone

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 84,535 miles

both front brake flexi ferrals showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/f inner upper wheel arch showing signs of corrosion behind wheel

o/s/r fuel lines side of chassis corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 84,535 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake flexi ferrals showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/f inner upper wheel arch showing signs of corrosion behind wheel

o/s/r fuel lines side of chassis corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 79,895 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 79,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,135 miles

battery insercure

corrosion showing on both front wishbones

corrosion showing on rear fuel filter

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 May 2008 70,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,056 miles

corrosion showing on all vehicle brakes pipes

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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R452 YNN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R452 YNN, 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 R452 YNN registered?

R452 YNN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R452 YNN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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