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R546 PVJ

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 PVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 81,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,995 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,014 miles

offside front brake dragging

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,284 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,253 miles

NSF OSF BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,853 miles

front link bushes perrished

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

offside front flexi hose perrished

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

front link bushes perrished

offside front flexi hose perrished

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,034 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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R546 PVJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R546 PVJ, 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 R546 PVJ registered?

R546 PVJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R546 PVJ safe to buy?

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