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N20 WBY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 WBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,856 miles

Brake fluid low

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre very close to chassis but not catching on turn plates

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill thin (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot damaged but ok (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just over 30cm and repair present (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just over 30cm and repair present (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake fluid low

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre very close to chassis but not catching on turn plates

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill thin (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot damaged but ok (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just over 30cm and repair present (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just over 30cm and repair present (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,967 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,079 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,787 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,599 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,897 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,207 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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N20 WBY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N20 WBY, 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 N20 WBY registered?

N20 WBY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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