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M749 NUK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

208,741 mi
Last recorded208,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 NUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 208,741 miles

Blue smoke on start up and fast idle.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil below minimum.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side wall deteriorated on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 208,716 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Blue smoke on start up and fast idle.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil below minimum.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side wall deteriorated on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 May 2010 201,083 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tyre.

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

Nearside wiperblade split at ends.

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 17 May 2010 201,083 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tyre.

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

Nearside wiperblade split at ends.

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

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 191,668 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 191,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Signs of minor oil leak area of steering box.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 182,693 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 182,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 169,770 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 169,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 155,843 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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M749 NUK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M749 NUK, 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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M749 NUK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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