MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Rear offside brake low on effort
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Tempory fuel cap fitted
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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