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R578 AEY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 AEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,686 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside badly corroded...

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,237 miles

all 3 brake hoses have corrosion evident on ferrules

all 4 coil springs have corrosion evident

n/s/f wiper blade deteriated

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion evident

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,467 miles

both front brake hoses have cracking evident. recommend renewal

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front brake hoses have cracking evident. recommend renewal

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,555 miles

off side front tyre, inner wall slightly cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,908 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 41,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,878 miles

Offside Front 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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R578 AEY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R578 AEY, 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 R578 AEY registered?

R578 AEY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R578 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 AEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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