MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,168 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear fog light has temp repair
all underside corroded
battery has temp clamp
no oil in engine toped up 2ltrs oil
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
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
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
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
all front steering componants corroded
both front lower wishbones corroded
chassis plate worn
front chassis corroded both sides
various covers fitted obscuring view
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
battery insecure
chassis & suspension componants rusty
chassis plate worn
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
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
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
chassis front runners both sides corroded
front and rear suspension arms rusty
Spare tyre defective
may req cam belt
cambelt history
spare tyre below limit
wipers poor condition
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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