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R125 JDM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 JDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,194 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes back plates corroded

outer sills obscured

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

vehicle bears welded repair

Fail 12 Jun 2015 88,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes back plates corroded

outer sills obscured

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

vehicle bears welded repair

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes backplates corroded

front inner wings & front cross member badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

outer sills obscured

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes backplates corroded

front inner wings & front cross member badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

n/s front brake binding slightly

outer sills obscured

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,648 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes backplates corroded

front inner wings bear considerable welded repair

front of front inner wings corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

front valance badly corroded

outer sills obscured

reserve travel of service brake pedal could be better

Fail 18 Jun 2013 84,647 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes backplates corroded

front inner wings bear considerable welded repair

front of front inner wings corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

front valance badly corroded

outer sills obscured

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,970 miles

chassis sections corroded

front brakes binding

handbrake cable retaining straps broken

widespread heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2012 82,969 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

chassis sections corroded

front brakes binding

handbrake cable retaining straps broken

widespread heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,925 miles

handbrake cable straps broken

oil leak from diff area

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded brake back plates corroded and rubbing

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

flexi brake hoses deteriorated / cracked

flexi hose ferrules generally corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front inner wings corroded

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

rear inner wings / chassis corroded

suspension members considerably corroded

wipers could be better

Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,924 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded brake back plates corroded and rubbing

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

flexi brake hoses deteriorated / cracked

flexi hose ferrules generally corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front inner wings corroded

handbrake cable straps broken

oil leak from diff area

rear inner wings / chassis corroded

suspension members considerably corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,084 miles

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

doorstep corroded

flexi brake hoses deteriorating & ferrules corroded

signs of front tyres fouling against chassis - not at present

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes corroded

some play across steering

wipers poor

Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,081 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

doorstep corroded

flexi brake hoses deteriorating & ferrules corroded

signs of front tyres fouling against chassis - not at present

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes corroded

some play across steering

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,796 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 76,796 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,470 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,317 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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R125 JDM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R125 JDM, 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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R125 JDM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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