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R508 XOB

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,029 mi
Last recorded93,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 XOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,029 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,714 miles

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

Exhaust hanger not in place

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,427 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORTS CORRODED/BROKEN

CORROSION TO O/S/F SCUTTLE PANEL

Fail 16 Feb 2013 87,427 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

BOTH REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORTS CORRODED/BROKEN

CORROSION TO O/S/F SCUTTLE PANEL

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,713 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,115 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,012 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 64,067 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,967 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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R508 XOB is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R508 XOB, 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 R508 XOB registered?

R508 XOB is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R508 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 XOB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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