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R479 YUY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,289 mi
Last recorded72,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 YUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/front road wheel needs adjusting for left hand full lock

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,229 miles

n/s front bumper damaged

n/s front wing & body damaged

Pass 10 May 2007 36,186 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE MIRROR MOUNTING DAMAGED.NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED.SLIGHT CRACKING ON TYRE SIDEWALLS

Fail 10 May 2007 36,186 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE MIRROR MOUNTING DAMAGED.NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED.SLIGHT CRACKING ON TYRE SIDEWALLS

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 33,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 33,673 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R479 YUY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R479 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R479 YUY?

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What year was R479 YUY registered?

R479 YUY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R479 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 YUY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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