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R497 GLG

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 GLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,562 miles

Both front body mounts corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front shockabsorber gland

Pass 15 Jun 2022 122,208 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front footwell corroded, not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle body extremely modified

rear panel of drivers tub made from wood, suggested to be made from metal to provide extra support

Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,960 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides, wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front footwell corroded, not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle body extremely modified

rear panel of drivers tub made from wood, suggested to be made from metal to provide extra support

Fail 4 Jun 2018 121,955 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,607 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

x2 fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 105,813 miles

Exhaust front pipe flange corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2013 101,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 98,102 miles

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 95,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,109 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 86,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 66,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R497 GLG 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 75%.

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 R497 GLG, 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 R497 GLG registered?

R497 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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