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R606 KSF

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 KSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 87,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,198 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel, but still a reserve.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 77,061 miles

FRont wiper poor and n/s front split.REar wiper split.very slight interaction rear lights with indicators.2 nails in n/s front tyre.FRont flexi hoses split.FRont bumper split O/S rear tyre splitting.Rear section exhaust very weak.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,061 miles

FRont wiper poor and n/s front split.REar wiper split.very slight interaction rear lights with indicators.2 nails in n/s front tyre.FRont flexi hoses split.FRont bumper split O/S rear tyre splitting.Rear section exhaust very weak.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,474 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,473 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,598 miles

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

slight play in steering mechanism, servicable at time of test.

various suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation. servicable at time of test.

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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R606 KSF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R606 KSF, 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 R606 KSF registered?

R606 KSF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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