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R604 UWE

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,318 mi
Last recorded43,318 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,318 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 43,318 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,771 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 33,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre--cracking on sidewalls evident.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,468 miles

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

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

advise nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre--cracking on sidewalls evident.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,695 miles

Battery insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer wall

rear door lock broken but still functions

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,466 miles

o/s/r fog light loose

rear diff seal leaking

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,115 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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R604 UWE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R604 UWE, 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 R604 UWE registered?

R604 UWE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R604 UWE safe to buy?

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