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R720 XEC

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 XEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover corried (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 130,014 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 130,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,513 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 119,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 107,178 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 107,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 93,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,653 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,617 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,124 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 43,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R720 XEC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R720 XEC, 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 R720 XEC registered?

R720 XEC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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