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R517 GLG

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 GLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 126,529 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under body as slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 116,536 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear brakes just met requirements

under body as slight corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,828 miles

Coil spring corroded rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 111,827 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wimg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,809 miles

rusty underneath body

Fail 30 Jul 2021 111,792 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rusty underneath

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,776 miles

Front both inner wings corroded but not with in a prescribed area at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear wheel arches corroded to excess just outside a prescribed area at time of test

metal brake pipes at rear heavily greased so not able to fully check condition

power steering cooling pipe bypassed

upper front cross member very badly corroded but not with in a prescribed area at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,774 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front both inner wings corroded but not with in a prescribed area at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear wheel arches corroded to excess just outside a prescribed area at time of test

metal brake pipes at rear heavily greased so not able to fully check condition

power steering cooling pipe bypassed

upper front cross member very badly corroded but not with in a prescribed area at time of test

Fail 17 May 2017 111,727 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 111,610 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 111,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 111,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 109,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 103,417 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 101,575 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 101,575 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 94,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,694 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 81,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

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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R517 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R517 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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R517 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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