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R561 WUY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 WUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,518 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2011 86,055 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 73,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,777 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,293 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small stone chip in screen zone b

Fail 10 Mar 2006 59,255 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

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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R561 WUY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R561 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R561 WUY registered?

R561 WUY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R561 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 WUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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