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R465 FRL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 FRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear (6.1.B.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened Master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Inner metal part of front bummper corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to boot floor (5.2.6)

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

Lower mounting pionts of Bull Bar Very corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,181 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 94,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,478 miles

Battery insecure

Both offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside rear chassis corroding.

Unable to test rear seat belts fully due to seats not being in place.

Wiper blades splitting.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,391 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside rear chassis corroding.

Unable to test rear seat belts fully due to seats not being in place.

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,323 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,853 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,389 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,583 miles

Both front lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion but not excessive at time of test.

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front flexi brake pipe starting to show signs of outer case cracking.

n/s rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking in side wall.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,920 miles

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

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

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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R465 FRL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R465 FRL, 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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R465 FRL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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