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R529 CTW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 CTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,177 miles

Both front inner wings corroding

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipes badly corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 124,177 miles

Both front inner wings corroding

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipes badly corroded

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,822 miles

Both rear seatbelts visable test only due to childseats fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft uj has slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 121,822 miles

Both rear seatbelts visable test only due to childseats fitted

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft uj has slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 119,593 miles

Both rear tyres are cut

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,677 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STALKS WORN , REAR LOAD COMP VALVE CORRODED , FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SUPORTED WITH CABLE TIES , FUEL PIPES CORRODED ,

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED AND ALL STEERING ARMS AND JOINTS , ALL BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED AND SOME NON STRUCTUAL PANELS AROUND BODY MOUNTS CORRODED AND HOLED ,

BOTH REAR SHOCK ADSORBER CASEINGS CORRODED , BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SECURED ON RETAING BRACKETS WITH CABLE TIES AND JUBILEE CLIPS , REAR SUSPENSION ARM ABOVE AXLE CORRODED

CORROSION IN ALL INNER SILLS ON UMDER SIDE OF VEHICLE , BOTH REAR SPRING MOUNTING CUPS ON REAR AXLE CORRODED , BOTH REAR AND FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED ,

LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING AND SUROUNDING PANELS HEAVILY COORODED AND HOLED BUT ARE NOT PART OF THE VEHICLES STRUCTURE BUT DOES NEED ATTENTION , BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED AND PARTS MISSING

Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,059 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded/in poor condition but perrformance acceptable during test

Fuel lines to tanl over rear axle heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 117,059 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded/in poor condition but perrformance acceptable during test

Fuel lines to tanl over rear axle heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,066 miles

Front brake discs corroded/ pads worn but performance acceptable when tested

Fuel line to tank heavily corroded at rear of vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2011 115,007 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake discs corroded/ pads worn but performance acceptable when tested

Fuel line to tank heavily corroded at rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2010 113,619 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded reducing brakeing surface area

both outer sills corroded and holed but not in structural areas

rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 11,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,054 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 85,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,875 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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R529 CTW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R529 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 R529 CTW registered?

R529 CTW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R529 CTW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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