MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
rear brake pipe on compensator slightly corroded
slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipe on compensator slightly corroded
slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R542 SBL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R542 SBL, 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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R542 SBL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 1998.
Is R542 SBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R542 SBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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