MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
slight bind n/s/r wheel
slight play in both front wheels
slight bind n/s/f wheel
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight play in both front wheels
slight bind n/s/f wheel
slight bind n/s/r wheel
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil level low
expansion tank for radiater insecure
front flexy brake pipes perished
incorrect battery fitted.rubbing bonnet
nearside rear fog light slightly damaged
rear exhaust bracket snapped
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
rear tyres close to limit
engine has slight misfire when on idle
front inner brake pads wearing thin
Advise on both front flexible brake hoses perished slightly
Advise on nail in n/s/f tyre
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise on both front flexible brake hoses perished slightly
Advise on nail in n/s/f tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front wipers are split
offside front seat not working right
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P5 SCN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 P5 SCN, 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 P5 SCN registered?
P5 SCN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is P5 SCN safe to buy?
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