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R198 UCW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,672 miles

Body slightly corroded in various areas

Chassis slightly corroded in various areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily covered with sealant

Fail 10 Nov 2018 121,672 miles

Body slightly corroded in various areas

Chassis slightly corroded in various areas

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily covered with sealant

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle rubbers deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 114,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 114,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,514 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,901 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 66,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,617 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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R198 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R198 UCW, 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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R198 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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