CarVerify

Free Car Check

H295 FPX

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,949 mi
Last recorded28,949 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH295 FPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres slightly out of shape/wearing uneven

headlights have a slight blue tinge

nearside rear handbrake slightly weaker than offside rear

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,210 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake readings, slight fluctuation on tester

nearside rear boot floor, rust corrosion, not within 30cm of any load bearing point

sill covers fitted, offside and nearside

steering box, slight oil contamination

Fail 25 Nov 2006 16,210 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake readings, slight fluctuation on tester

nearside rear boot floor, rust corrosion, not within 30cm of any load bearing point

sill covers fitted, offside and nearside

steering box, slight oil contamination

Pass 10 Dec 2005 4,138 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear floor corrosion

steering, suspension and brake parts advance surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2005 4,138 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear floor panel advance surface corrosion

various suspension, steering and brake parts, advance surface corrosion.

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
Full Suzuki Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H295 FPX is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H295 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H295 FPX?

You can check the full history of H295 FPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H295 FPX registered?

H295 FPX is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is H295 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H295 FPX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H295 FPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H295 FPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.