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R506 BLD

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,087 mi
Last recorded88,087 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 BLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,087 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 88,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front discs carroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 82,741 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 82,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 74,930 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 74,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2011 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,311 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak from sump

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,740 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate...wipers poor...tyres perished...

Pass 23 May 2008 51,679 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate poor

Fail 23 May 2008 51,679 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate poor

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front brakes binding sligtly

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2006 40,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 36,234 miles

both front front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s/f brake binding slightly

puncture in n/s/r tyre (unrepairable)

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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R506 BLD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R506 BLD, 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 R506 BLD registered?

R506 BLD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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