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R581 WDC

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 WDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,761 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 83,761 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,273 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 83,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,705 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 82,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 81,701 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing as brake binding

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,296 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 81,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,659 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 78,569 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,212 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 59,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,576 miles

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

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

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

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

small split in brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,531 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 50,531 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R581 WDC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R581 WDC, 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 R581 WDC registered?

R581 WDC is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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