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R263 DCL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,218 mi
Last recorded123,218 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 DCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 123,218 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,350 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 113,976 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,064 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,474 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,327 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 91,933 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 86,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 83,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 83,099 miles

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.

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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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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R263 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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