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NGL 427X

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 427X
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,515 miles

Nearside rear inner corroded

Nearside Front front inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 143,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front inner arch corroded

Nearside rear inner corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded, nearside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 141,502 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded, nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 139,838 miles

Front o/s and n/s inner wings slightly corroded

Rear o/s and n/s rear body slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 136,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,112 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,908 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 130,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,512 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 127,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 124,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive faulty lambda sensor (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,461 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 121,461 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,696 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 107,936 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,936 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,885 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 102,885 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,474 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 96,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,835 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 93,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,658 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,631 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 85,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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NGL 427X is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 NGL 427X, 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 NGL 427X registered?

NGL 427X is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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