MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight corrosion brake pipes & metal ends flexi brakes ( unable to fully check)
slight corrosion exhaust,fuel pipe,inner sill,inner wing.cross member ,wishbone & torsion bar-slight wear o/s/f tyre rear tyres worn-slight split wiper
front to rear & rear brake pipe corroded unable to fully check advise to change
metal ends flexi brake hose corroded-slight play steering 7 anti roll bar pins-coil springs corroded-brake pedal rubber slight worn-exhaust rear bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 JYS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R490 JYS, 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 R490 JYS registered?
R490 JYS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R490 JYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 JYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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