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R292 FOW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 FOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 90,400 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 89,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,011 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 89,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 88,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 86,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,376 miles

front anti roll bar links poor n/s/f inner track rod ball joint worn

n/s/f brake hose slightly loose

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,016 miles

exhaust ruber mount deteriorating

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,016 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust ruber mount deteriorating

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake back plates corroding

front cross member corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,886 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,481 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R292 FOW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R292 FOW, 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 R292 FOW registered?

R292 FOW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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