MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,625 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
all under body and chassis becoming corroded
Central Rear brake light bulbs out but over 50% working
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside underside sill becoming corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front arces becoming corroded
front chassis becoming corroded
pangers rear chassi becoming corroded
rear brake backing plates becoming corroded
rear diff mounts becoming corroded
rear support panel becoming corroded
sill covers fitted
slight play in drag link end
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced acre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arce (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear brake light bulbs out but over 50% working
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside underside sill becoming corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front chassis becoming corroded
pangers rear chassi becoming corroded
rear brake backing plates becoming corroded
rear diff mounts becoming corroded
rear support panel becoming corroded
sill covers fitted
slight play in drag link end
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis becoming corroded
rear brake flexi hoseunion becoming corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmisions not tested (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis becoming corroded
rear brake flexi hoseunion becoming corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
becoming corroded under pasagers front arch
both underside sills and sills becoming corroded
drivers lower ball joint becoming worn
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
becoming corroded under pasagers front arch
both underside sills and sills becoming corroded
drivers lower ball joint becoming worn
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
welding repairs hevily under sealed
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sills and underside sills becoming corroded
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sills and underside sills becoming corroded
sills and under side sills becoming corroded
slight play in drivers ball joint
slight play in both lower ball joints
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes surface rust †tyres perishing
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R255 FHT is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 R255 FHT, 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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R255 FHT is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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