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R527 CTW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,301 mi
Last recorded114,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 CTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,301 miles

PEDLE RUBBERS WORN , OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT TEMPORY REPAIR , CORROSION IN CHASSIS AND FLOOR SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 May 2011 108,435 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGHAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN , BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Apr 2010 104,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,944 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,132 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,590 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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R527 CTW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R527 CTW, 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

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What year was R527 CTW registered?

R527 CTW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R527 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 CTW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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