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R32 GVW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,184 mi
Last recorded68,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 GVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,857 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,295 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,420 miles

front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,883 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel fitler corrored

rear exhaust system slightly corrored

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,215 miles

front wipers slightly split.

rear door handal broken.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 37,215 miles

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

front wipers slightly split.

rear door handal broken.

Pass 24 May 2013 32,291 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 32,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 28,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,943 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 26,169 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,484 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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R32 GVW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R32 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R32 GVW registered?

R32 GVW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R32 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 GVW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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