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R518 CTW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,370 mi
Last recorded98,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 CTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,370 miles

Rear bumper insecure

battery secured by bunge strap but not inscure for normal road use

crack in windscreen

rear seats removed

rear window taped over

Fail 19 Jul 2014 98,370 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

battery secured by bunge strap but not inscure for normal road use

crack in windscreen

rear seats removed

rear window taped over

Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,859 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear seats and seat belts removed

rear window taped over

Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear bumper missing

rear seats and seat belts removed

rear window taped over

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,157 miles

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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

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

Rear offside brake low on effort

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,157 miles

Rear offside brake low on effort

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/side front tyre perishing

o/side front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/side front tyre perishing

o/side front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,135 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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R518 CTW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R518 CTW, 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 R518 CTW registered?

R518 CTW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R518 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 CTW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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