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R263 GJO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,032 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,698 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 105,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sills Both Sides (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,644 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 96,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,540 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 92,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,360 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,686 miles

oil low/leak

osf brake pipe corroding

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

tread low on nsf/nsr/osr tyres,all tyres slight cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

marks on windowscreen

oil low/leak

osf brake pipe corroding

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

tread low on nsf/nsr/osr tyres,all tyres slight cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,511 miles

Both reaer tyres perishing in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,511 miles

Both reaer tyres perishing in tread

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyres Perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyres Perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,848 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,504 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 47,249 miles

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 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R263 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

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

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