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R570 ERT

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 ERT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 159,980 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r arch's corroded

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2015 159,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front arch has slight corrosion, although I would not consider it to be excessive

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

Underbody brake/ fuel pipes corroding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,545 miles

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

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

both front brakes grabbing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 158,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brakes grabbing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 157,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 157,611 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 156,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 156,370 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 154,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 152,584 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 152,584 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 149,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 149,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hand brake warning light inop

SRS light on.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 146,438 miles

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

corrosion on offside front jacking point

rear wiperblade is split

steering wheel cover insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2008 146,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

corrosion on offside front jacking point

front washer jets need ajusting

rear wiperblade is split

steering wheel cover insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2007 143,659 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 143,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 138,774 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 138,283 miles

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

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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R570 ERT is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R570 ERT, 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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R570 ERT is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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