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R317 NNW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,244 mi
Last recorded86,244 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 NNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,244 miles

Offside Front drivers door slight corrosion

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

car has been undersealed from front to rear covering components and brake lines.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,244 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill inside driver compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers door slight corrosion

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

car has been undersealed from front to rear covering components and brake lines.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,282 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,103 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,978 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,835 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs discoloured

front service brakes show small amount of out of balance

lower effort to nearside park brake

offside front steering drop link idler arm bush shows small amount of movement

rear metal brake pipes show light corrosion

underside suspension components show heavy surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 54,239 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 54,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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R317 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R317 NNW, 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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R317 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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