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R123 DNP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 113,400 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 113,400 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,807 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,766 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 103,976 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting down

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 16 May 2016 103,976 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting down

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 14 May 2015 95,888 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 88,039 miles

Corrosion to offside rear lower quarter panel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside outer sill is slightly corroded. Unable to see severity due to plastic sill cover

corrosion to offside front arch

Fail 9 May 2014 88,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to offside rear lower quarter panel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside outer sill is slightly corroded. Unable to see severity due to plastic sill cover

corrosion to offside front arch

Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,276 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,936 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,771 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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R123 DNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R123 DNP, 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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R123 DNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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