MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area / inner sill area inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross over beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Advise both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R263 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 R263 DCL, 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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What year was R263 DCL registered?
R263 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R263 DCL safe to buy?
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