MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier cable tied but not secure. (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by front body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by front body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing .shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion on underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All metal fuel pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion on underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All metal fuel pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front body mounts (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Centre Rear axle bush slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine has oil leaks
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both front lower suspension arms corroded
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both rear axle brake pipes corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipe from hose to valve slight corrosion
slight wear on both front antiroll bar links
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust front flanges corroded
rear axle metel brake pipes corroded
slight corrosion on offside front inner wing brake pipes
slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust front flanges corroded
rear axle metel brake pipes corroded
slight corrosion on offside front inner wing brake pipes
slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre to cat flange slight corrosion
exhaust rear section slight corrosion
front number plate slight damage
fuel pipes slight corrosion
nearside front anti roll bar link slight freeplay
nearside rear fog light insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre to cat flange slight corrosion
exhaust rear section slight corrosion
front number plate slight damage
fuel pipes slight corrosion
nearside front anti roll bar link slight freeplay
nearside rear fog light insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front coil springs corroded
rear coil springs corroded
slight damage on front number plate
slight wear on both front antiroll bar links
Fuel pipe/s corroded
fuel filter corroded
nearside front tyre on 3mm
slight tear on both wiper blades
slight wear in both front antiroll bar links
small cracks in front number plate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine has oil leaks
fuel filter housing corroded
nearside rear fog lamp insecure
slight damage to front number plate
slight wear on both front antiroll bar links
unable to check outter sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine has oil leaks
fuel filter housing corroded
nearside rear fog lamp insecure
slight damage to front number plate
slight wear on both front antiroll bar links
unable to check outter sills
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front brake binding
nearside front flexibrake hose deteriorating & ferrule corroded
some metal brake pipes corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate cracked
surface cracks in rear tyres walls
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
surface cracks in rear tyres walls
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front flexi brake hoses deteriorating
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R51 GVW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R51 GVW, 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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R51 GVW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1998.
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