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R473 EEV

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,372 mi
Last recorded108,372 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 EEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,372 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 104,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

exhaust system (rear box) corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,481 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 96,469 miles

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

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2012 92,165 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 92,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,550 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,381 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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R473 EEV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 R473 EEV, 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 R473 EEV registered?

R473 EEV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R473 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 EEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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