MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side floor area next to seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust tail pipe blowing
extensive corrosion to off side rear inner wheel arch / boot floor area
near side front tyre perishing quite badly in tread area and outer edge worn low
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dog gaurd fitted and not allowing inspection of rear seatbelts
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dog gaurd fitted and not allowing inspection of rear seatbelts
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 TGC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R478 TGC, 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 R478 TGC registered?
R478 TGC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 June 1998.
Is R478 TGC safe to buy?
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