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R218 OJR

1998 Suzuki -

Black Petrol 1462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,472 mi
Last recorded41,472 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki -40,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 OJR
MakeSuzuki
Model-
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,462cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 41,467 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed flexible hose just touching parking brake arm on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,393 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 41,378 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 41,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,725 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,268 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 40,268 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 39,264 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 39,262 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working All not working with front brake control lever (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 39,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 39,178 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing brake hose (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system lightly rubbing front radiator cover (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,004 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 35,809 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 35,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,158 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 31,554 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki -?

Based on 1,420 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
850
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Steering pivot point has excessive play 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R218 OJR is a 1998 Suzuki - in Black with a 1,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki - models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,048 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R218 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki - typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R218 OJR registered?

R218 OJR is a 1998 Suzuki -, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R218 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 OJR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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