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R577 SLE

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,336 mi
Last recorded116,336 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 SLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 116,336 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 109,915 miles

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

offside front to rear fuel pipe slighty corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 109,718 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 103,574 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2009 103,574 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,932 miles

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

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

front and rear chassis corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2009 99,932 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear chassis corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 92,629 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED. FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED.

OIL FILTER CORRODED. REAR TYRES 2-3mm FUEL CAP OF TEMP TYPE

Fail 19 Dec 2007 92,629 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED. FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED.

OIL FILTER CORRODED. REAR TYRES 2-3mm FUEL CAP OF TEMP TYPE

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 87,958 miles

as previous 324675507043

Fail 5 Jan 2007 87,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

BRAKE ANTISLIP WORN. †FRONT PADS VERY LOW. †N/S H/LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. †OIL FILTER CORRODED. †N/S FRONT A/ROLL BAR OUTER ROD LOOSE(NOT INSECURE). †FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. †FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. †

SILENCER CASING CORRODED. †FUEL FILTER CORRODED. †

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,922 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 82,922 miles

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

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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R577 SLE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R577 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 R577 SLE registered?

R577 SLE is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R577 SLE safe to buy?

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