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R473 JGU

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 JGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,174 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,161 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 83,477 miles

Exhaust tailpipe trim deteriorating

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,477 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 83,411 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 72,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,677 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 61,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 55,811 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 JGU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R473 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

R473 JGU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R473 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 JGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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