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R450 GWC

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 GWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,855 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,453 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 67,453 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,203 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,883 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,883 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened completely broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,407 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,709 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 14 Jul 2012 48,701 miles

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

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

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

Steering idle arm has play in it

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,677 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken away system still supported

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 41,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,213 miles

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

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

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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R450 GWC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R450 GWC, 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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R450 GWC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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