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R515 PTH

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 PTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 83,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-aim not tested-check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch-inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle and judder on drivers rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber wearing thin,rear seats not in use-belts not tested,engine oil low-below minimum,battery-charging system faulty,oil leak/spill,transmission oily

front brake flexis deteriorating,front brake judder,rear susp arm bushes deteriorating,passenger rear parking brake effort not great,passenger front shocker mounting deteriorating,exhaust deteriorating

underbody-components-suspension-arches-floors rusting,sills double plates and covered by side steps and platic trims,underbody covered in sealer,brake pipes covered in sealer-rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,046 miles

brake lines covered in sealant, body filled in places

front inner wings-underbody-components,-arches-fuel pipes-exhaust rusting, brake pedal rubber wearing thin, drivers light bit loose, passenger front brake discs scored

inner sills covered and sealered-panelled over, front brake hoses deteriorating, both front wheel bearings play, front wheels binding

rear brake judder, front inner sills deteriorating-floors rusty-rear seats not in use-folded on test-belts ok

Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle in places (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded too and from rear valve unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

front inner wings-underbody-components-arches-fuel pipes-exhaust rusting,brake pedal rubber wearing thin,drivers rear light bit loose,passenger front brake disc scored

inner sills-covered and sealered-panelled over,front brake hoses deteriorating,both front wheel bearings play,front wheels binding

rear brake judder,front inner sills deteriorating-floors rusty-rear seats not in use-folded on test-belts ok

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,416 miles

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

vehicle has been stood

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,416 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle has been stood

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,905 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 66,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing

front pads look to be getting worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,354 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

front pads look to be getting worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,979 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion starting throughout underbody

surface corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,979 miles

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

general surface corrosion starting throughout underbody

surface corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,584 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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R515 PTH is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R515 PTH, 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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R515 PTH is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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