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R585 LBD

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 LBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,854 miles

brake pipe ferrules coroded

dip slightly dim

some corosion underside

Fail 1 Dec 2025 81,841 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively front calipers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipe ferrules coroded

dip slightly dim

some corosion underside

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,863 miles

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

underside on body corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,270 miles

Front bonnet corroded around latch

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,268 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Front bonnet corroded around latch

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2021 79,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill front to rear (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavely corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,097 miles

brake pipes corroding/greased

fuel pipes corroding

headlight beam benders fitted at time of test

underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2020 77,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipes corroding/greased

fuel pipes corroding

headlight beam benders fitted at time of test

underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2020 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under body has slight surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users arch (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,408 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,726 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,726 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,550 miles

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 56,313 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery tray corroded

both front wishbones rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,313 miles

battery tray corroded

both front wishbones rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,840 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,201 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2008 55,197 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Battery tray corroding

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,819 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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R585 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R585 LBD, 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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R585 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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