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R377 MNV

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 135,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f body mount slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 133,623 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

evidence of slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,705 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 126,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 126,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,754 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,914 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,259 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure.

both front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 5 Mar 2012 113,034 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure.

both front tyres worn unevenly

nearside siderail brackets corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 138,503 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 138,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,701 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 136,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 136,326 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,709 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,302 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 123,714 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,279 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 116,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,341 miles

N/S Front wheel arch loose † †Front exhaust deterioation † †Battery not clamped

Fail 11 Jul 2007 903,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Battery is not clamped

Front exhaust fitting has deteriated

Nearside front wheel arch is loose

Pass 30 Jan 2007 102,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,826 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 88,826 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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R377 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R377 MNV, 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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R377 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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