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R559 VOE

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 VOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 158,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 152,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 145,924 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,860 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 127,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 122,503 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 117,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 110,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center exhaust box starting to corrode

front tyres scrubbing outside edges

hole in n/s/f headlight

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

washers high

Pass 20 Jun 2008 110,384 miles

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

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

center exhaust box starting to corrode

front tyres scrubbing outside edges

hole in n/s/f headlight

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

washers high

Pass 29 Jun 2007 96,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 84,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R559 VOE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 R559 VOE, 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 R559 VOE registered?

R559 VOE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R559 VOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 VOE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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