MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,107 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Not fixed (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested Vehicle stopped running during test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure Exhaust fixing missing at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure Nudge bar is insecure and the number plate loose on nudge bar (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working Wipers move very slowly (3.4 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both but working on flash only (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake joint on underside hoses are excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor is holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not release always or stay fixed (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres are excessively perished on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Insecure (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All areas of the chassis and prescribed areas are rusty
All of exhaust system is badly corroded
Battery tray is corroded
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel filter is badly corroded
Fuel pipes badly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot in poor condition
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Wiring hanging close to the brake pedal
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
playin offside steering . play in offside front bearing . front brake back plates rusting . offside front brake pads lower than nearside front
5 advisorys at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing low
front pads low
rear fog light bracket rusty
surface rust on exhaust
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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R408 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R408 COU, 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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R408 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 June 1998.
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