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R534 BNP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 BNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,301 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,505 miles

all underside parts corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,504 miles

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

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

all underside parts corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,740 miles

exhaust heatshields loose

front subframe corroded

rear bumper cracked

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,221 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

battery insecure

exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front brake ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,778 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear Axle Leek

Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,778 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Axle Leek

Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side rear tyre has cut in tread.Oil leaking from axle

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,215 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,219 miles

Battery not fully secured

Battery tray abit corroded slightly

Both front chassis and O/S/R chassis areas abit corroded slightly

Front and rear B/Hose abit corroded at ferrules

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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R534 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R534 BNP, 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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R534 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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