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R549 MGC

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,176 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,190 miles

2 nails in n/s/f tyre

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,185 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 nails in n/s/f tyre

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2007 71,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R549 MGC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R549 MGC, 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 R549 MGC registered?

R549 MGC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R549 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 MGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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