MOT Status
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213,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension components heavily coated in underseal
underbody heavily coated in underseal
Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody covered in sealant
Front both wheel arches covered heavily with underseal
Rear both wheel arches covered heavily with underseal
vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet latch (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill area corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill area corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear body mounting area corroded and hold
Offside Front bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear body mounting area corroded and hold
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear wiper blade defective
Exhaust silencer insecure rear system tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill rear end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end to inner track arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated underside sill and body mounting area corroded and hold (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill rear end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front underside sill, body mounting area corroded and hold
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end area corroded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil level high
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end area corroded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil level high
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil level low
oil leaks
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil level low
oil leaks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn
coolant level low
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn
coolant level low
both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn
front brake disc`s slightly corroded
oil leak`s`
rear seat belts not checked due to clothing on seat
steering ideler has slight play
Oil leak
Nearside Front Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
car has been undersealed
rear seat belts not checked due to clothing on seat
steering ideler has slight play
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R208 KUD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R208 KUD, 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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R208 KUD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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