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C7 TBB

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 54,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,234 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,234 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,420 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 15 Jul 2015 52,399 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body has lift kit fitted to chassis

fuel can seal slightly perrished

some brake pipes covered in grease/undersealer and cannot be fully inspected

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 46,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,538 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,598 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2011 45,566 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,368 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing structure

Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing structure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,464 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,888 miles

Rear bumper insecure

centre gearbox support crossmember bent and twisted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,153 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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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C7 TBB is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C7 TBB, 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 C7 TBB registered?

C7 TBB is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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