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R522 PNK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,027 mi
Last recorded83,027 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 PNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,528 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,505 miles

Front both front inner arches corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced widespread underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,374 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,557 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

emmisions not tested no tail exhaust.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,225 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just met required limits.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,202 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,337 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 May 2009 48,050 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 48,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,203 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 45,961 miles

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

Nearside rear hand brake cable insecure

Pass 4 May 2006 45,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

maltal end on nearside front brake hose slightly corroded

slight movment in glands on both front shock absorbers

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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R522 PNK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R522 PNK, 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 R522 PNK registered?

R522 PNK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R522 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 PNK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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