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R455 NMR

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 NMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 146,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2018 146,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 145,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired FLOOR PAN TO INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BODY MOUNTINGS SERIOUSLY CORRODED

FRONT SUPPORT MEMBER CORRODED

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

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

REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSH SERIOUSLY WORN

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 140,362 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME MOUNTINGS BADLY CORRODED

Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME MOUNTINGS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,290 miles

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

unable to test headlamp aim due to dip beam not working

Rear prop shaft rear joint worn

Fail 4 Nov 2015 135,290 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering cover fitted / incomplete (2.1.1)

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

unable to test headlamp aim due to dip beam not working

Rear prop shaft rear joint worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,246 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 128,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,078 miles

back seats removed

Pass 26 Sep 2012 120,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,029 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,792 miles

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

bonnet does not catch on second catch

no belts or seats in rear

Fail 23 Aug 2011 117,792 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet does not catch on second catch

no belts or seats in rear

Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,358 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 72,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 72,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 46,895 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 46,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R455 NMR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R455 NMR, 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 R455 NMR registered?

R455 NMR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R455 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 NMR shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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