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R337 NNW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,766 mi
Last recorded104,766 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 NNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 104,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 100,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,213 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 88,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside rear seat stuck in the flat down position.

Rear Fog lamp lens broken but nit showing white light.

front windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,638 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 84,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

battery insercure

n/s/f corner of vechicle damaged

n/s/r fog lamp insercure

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,692 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 66,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 60,313 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 60,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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R337 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R337 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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R337 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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