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R457 LKN

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,626 mi
Last recorded127,626 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,626 miles

nsr tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 127,285 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 120,472 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2011 120,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 106,314 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 87,001 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,999 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,591 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2008 74,591 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 66,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cracks in o/s/f brake hose †heat sheild on centre box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,387 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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R457 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R457 LKN, 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 R457 LKN registered?

R457 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R457 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 LKN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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