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R573 SLE

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,907 mi
Last recorded107,907 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 SLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill near body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 107,905 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill near body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear reg plate bulb cover missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Aug 2023 99,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule very near to excessive. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose join, near excessive. chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

power steering pump appears to be leaking.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 99,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,027 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,846 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 98,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,490 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front brake hose cracking

offside front brake hose cracking

rear brake hose cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,998 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyre Perished x2

Temporary fuel cap

Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyre Perished x2

Temporary fuel cap

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,775 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,220 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,922 miles

exhaust bracket starting to come adrift

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,618 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 40,618 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,579 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 2,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,991 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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R573 SLE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R573 SLE, 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 R573 SLE registered?

R573 SLE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R573 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 SLE shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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