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R541 YGC

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 YGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,811 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly and on inner edge

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

battery flat

low fuel

rear shocks weak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 53,786 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,285 miles

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

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

front discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner tread.

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,285 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner tread.

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,152 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads around half worn

starting to show signs of corrosion thoughout vehicle.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads around half worn

starting to show signs of corrosion thoughout vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,464 miles

off side front bumper damage

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,087 miles

195/15

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

front brake pads over half worn

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 46,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

195/15

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads over half worn

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,373 miles

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

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

offside front bumper damage but no sharp edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,660 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking around walls and tread.

offside front tyre has slight inner wall damage

Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,660 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking around walls and tread.

offside front tyre has slight inner wall damage

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,850 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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R541 YGC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green 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 R541 YGC, 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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R541 YGC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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