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R53 AWF

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,064 mi
Last recorded62,064 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 AWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,064 miles

All coil springs / suspension arms / steering linkages corroded

Caution - all 4 tyres are 16yrs old (mfr'd in week 47 of 2010)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 61,420 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 60,535 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 59,634 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 58,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside showing age related corrosion

Fail 12 May 2022 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside showing age related corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 57,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 56,548 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2019 55,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 54,409 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 52,975 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 50,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,079 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,591 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion fuel pipes off side rear and centre

temp gauge not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,890 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,019 miles

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

surface rust front steering and suspension components

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,743 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface rust on front suspension components

surface rust on underbody steel pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,159 miles

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

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

slight cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 24,188 miles

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

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

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

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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R53 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R53 AWF, 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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R53 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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