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R454 XWF

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 XWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 123,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear wing slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 121,991 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides due to slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish but still sealing ok

Fail 2 Jun 2025 121,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,097 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 121,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 118,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,868 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear chassi

Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 104,258 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 104,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 104,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,548 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,542 miles

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,557 miles

ctr brake pipes slight corrosion

ctr diff mount bush worn/play

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,665 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f wing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,795 miles

main front to rear brakew pipe slight corrosion at the rear

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2014 84,791 miles

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

main front to rear brakew pipe slight corrosion at the rear

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,746 miles

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

Fuel pipes front to rear - slightly corroded

N/S/F Brake slight binding

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres cracking

N/S/R Tyre cracking - Dangerous

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre inner edge scrubbing

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 58,401 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,400 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,400 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,963 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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R454 XWF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R454 XWF, 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 R454 XWF registered?

R454 XWF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R454 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 XWF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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