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R581 VAK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,693 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,693 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,485 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 56,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,517 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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R581 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R581 VAK, 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

How do I check the history of R581 VAK?

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What year was R581 VAK registered?

R581 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R581 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 VAK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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