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R413 GNV

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

116,956 mi
Last recorded116,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 GNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 116,956 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 114,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

boot does not open from outside

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s/r inner sill corroded and soft

reversing lamps do not work

speedo defective

various welding repairs made to vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2022 113,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

boot not opening from the outside, internal handle operational

reversing lights not working

speedo defective

Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to chassis pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear mud guards adrift

corrosion at o/s/r and n/s/r body to chassis mounts

exhaust system corroded

reversing lamps do not work

welding repairs made to vehicle at o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,237 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to chassis pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear mud guards adrift

corrosion at o/s/r and n/s/r body to chassis mounts

exhaust system corroded

reversing lamps do not work

welding repairs made to vehicle at o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,725 miles

clutch fluid low

front brake discs corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s inner sill weekend by corrosion

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

reversing lamps not working

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,168 miles

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

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Reverse lamps not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,949 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,949 miles

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

Exhaust "y" pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

reverse lamps not working

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,367 miles

215/65/R16/98T. OF 8 OR 6 NR 7 NF 8mm.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 94,359 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

215/65/R16/98T. OF 8 OR 6 NR 7 NF 8mm.

Nearside N/S wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,453 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,453 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,988 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in treads

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust tailpipe lightly corroded and mounting bolt fouling rear chassis rail

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,204 miles

N/S/F Wheel slightly stiff to turn.(Brakes stuck on slightly)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,656 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Steering judders when turning lock to lock sometimes.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Steering judders when turning lock to lock sometimes.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,561 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside inner sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear damper top mount rubbers slight play

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

offside front chassis corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,436 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside inner sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear damper top mount rubbers slight play

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

offside front chassis corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

both nearside and offside rear tyre csaings deterioated and cracking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge [stepped tread ]

Fail 20 Sep 2007 66,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyre casings deterioated and cracking,

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge [stepped tread]

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,648 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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R413 GNV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R413 GNV, 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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What year was R413 GNV registered?

R413 GNV is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R413 GNV shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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