MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
both inner sills welded and sealed
both outer sills welded and sealed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
rear inner sills welded and sealed
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Propshaft component defective
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brakes sticking slightly.
offside rear outer sill corroded to excess and holed,outside prescribed areas.
power steering fluid level low.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 LKS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R531 LKS, 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 R531 LKS registered?
R531 LKS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R531 LKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R531 LKS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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