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A6 PAF

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 PAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Detached at top fixing. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,827 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,982 miles

Central Oil leak Gearbox ()

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Offside Front Steering has a slight play ( Universal joint )

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 63,982 miles

Central Oil leak Gearbox ()

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering has a slight play ( Universal joint )

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,359 miles

All four tyre's lightly wearing on inner edge's lightly stepping on inner edge's.

Fuel cap rubber cracking.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake just met limit's at 17%

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,189 miles

Both front tyre's have lot's of tread,lighlty wearing on inner edge's.

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,932 miles

Both front tyre's lightly wearing on inner edge's.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,811 miles

Driver's seat belt stalk slightly stiff in operation.

Front tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edge's.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 54,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat belt stalk slightly stiff in operation.

Front tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edge's.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,971 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,971 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,865 miles

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

recomend both front brake hoses renewed together.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,998 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

screw removed from tread of offside front tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,160 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

all four tyres outer sidewalls breaking up/cracking badly-monitor/renew asap.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,403 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,638 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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A6 PAF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A6 PAF, 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 A6 PAF registered?

A6 PAF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is A6 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 PAF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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