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R448 GYJ

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 GYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,968 miles

Front exhaust blowing near flexy joint

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front o/s front inner sill rusty near to body mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,948 miles

All tyre treads getting low at 3 mm

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at rear *** advise attention ***

Metal lower radiator pipe corroded *** advise attention ***

Offside Front Metal brake pipe to flexie hose has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,021 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s sill area obscurred by a trim unable to access behind

Fail 23 Jan 2014 69,426 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,619 miles

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Outer edge worn on both front tyres

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Outer edge worn on both front tyres

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,921 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2010 57,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,809 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,102 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 45,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

minor oil leak around engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,660 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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R448 GYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R448 GYJ, 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 R448 GYJ registered?

R448 GYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R448 GYJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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