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R505 PNK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 PNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 96,348 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,944 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has stood for a period of time and underside both chassis and suspension ,axles and subframes rusted but appear sound (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,941 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,941 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 93,181 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 93,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and tail pipe broken

Fail 23 May 2019 91,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and tail pipe broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,896 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Passenger (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust bracket brocken but still supported

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust bracket brocken but still supported

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,779 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,727 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 32,088 miles

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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R505 PNK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R505 PNK, 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 R505 PNK registered?

R505 PNK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R505 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 PNK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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