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R469 BUJ

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 87,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front too rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,400 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,818 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,818 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 60,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,758 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 57,964 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2010 54,995 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,738 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,984 miles

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

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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R469 BUJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R469 BUJ, 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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R469 BUJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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