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R46 SLM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,168 mi
Last recorded90,168 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 SLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,981 miles

Nearside Front clicking noise

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached chassis /mount very corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

all underside & components inc springs & brake pipes very corroded

battery tray very corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,908 miles

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

Offside Front chassis by bumper corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

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

all underside & components very corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Mar 2021 89,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring worn both & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/80/15 over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all underside & components very corroded

oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,512 miles

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

Offside Front chassis by bumper rusted & holed

Offside Rear 195/80/15 tyre old & perished

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

all underside & components corroded

engine oil low toped up 2 1/2 ltrs oil

reverse lights not working

temp battery clamp fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front chassis by bumper rusted & holed

Offside Rear 195/80/15 tyre old & perished

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

all underside & components corroded

engine oil low toped up 2 1/2 ltrs oil

reverse lights not working

temp battery clamp fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,940 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin reqs checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front noise from wheel

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

Offside Front chassis by bumper rusted & holed

all underside & components corroded

battery has temp clamp

no oil in engine topped up 2ltrs oil

reverse light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2018 87,940 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin reqs checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front noise from wheel

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

Offside Front chassis by bumper rusted & holed

all underside & components corroded

battery has temp clamp

no oil in engine topped up 2ltrs oil

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,895 miles

Nearside Front clicking noise from wheel

Offside Rear fog light has temp repair

all underside & components corroded

battery has temp clamp

no oil in engine 2ltrs oil

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,578 miles

Offside Rear fog light has temp repair

all underside corroded

battery has temp clamp

no oil in engine toped up 2ltrs oil

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/15 (4.1.E.1)

all underside corroded

battery has temp clamp fitted

top up 2ltrs oil as engine oil below min

Pass 6 Dec 2014 79,433 miles

battery temp fixing

chassis & all underside corroded

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs oil

tyres 195r15 100s all 4 old & cracked nearside front near limit

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery temp fixing

chassis & all underside corroded

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs oil

tyres 195r15 100s all 4 old & cracked nearside front near limit

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,520 miles

battery has temp fixing bracket

chassis & all underside conponants corroded

clicking noise from offside front wheel & offside rear brake slightly binding

front wiper blaes old /worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,847 miles

all front steering componants corroded

both front lower wishbones corroded

chassis plate worn

front chassis corroded both sides

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all front steering componants corroded

both front lower wishbones corroded

chassis plate worn

front chassis corroded both sides

battery insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,482 miles

battery insecure

chassis & suspension componants rusty

chassis plate worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,511 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both chassis rails slight corrosion near front

chassis plate worn

nearside rear fog light not working & insecure

offside front wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

chassis slightly worn

nearside rear fog light insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

chassis slightly worn

drivers window winder missing

nearside rear fog light insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,064 miles

chassis front runners both sides corroded

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,903 miles

Spare tyre defective

may req cam belt

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,571 miles

cambelt history

spare tyre below limit

wipers poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2006 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cambelt history check

spare tyre below limit

wipers poor condition

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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R46 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R46 SLM, 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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R46 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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