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R414 JTM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,364 mi
Last recorded86,364 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 JTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All prescribed and non prescribed areas showing signs of corrosion + various areas welded

Inner sills corroding prescribed area

Rear Axle mount slight play in bush

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,907 miles

all areas welded and undersealed

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,117 miles

all areas have been welded and covered with underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,637 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

exhaust repaired and gummed up (slightly coroded)

front lower arms corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

welding to vehicle in various places (all seamed)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,248 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s & n/s front wishbones corroding

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2015 82,188 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Braking system leaking brake servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both centre body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose area (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both centre body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Towbar component insecure bolts missing from mountings (6.6.1)

registration plate obscured by tow ball (6.3.1d)

o/s & N/s front lower wishbones corroding

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 73,153 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,641 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,495 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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R414 JTM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R414 JTM, 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 R414 JTM registered?

R414 JTM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R414 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 JTM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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