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R596 MRH

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,064 mi
Last recorded107,064 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 MRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,416 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 76,075 miles

All 4 tyres are barely legal (2mm)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 76,075 miles

All 4 tyres are barely legal (2mm)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,568 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 62,568 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R596 MRH 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 R596 MRH, 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 R596 MRH registered?

R596 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R596 MRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 MRH 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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