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R597 NRX

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 NRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,116 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Coolant level low

Exhaust front joint flange heavily corroded

Exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Exhaust tailpipe section missing

Fuel cap sealing ring perrished

Oil leak ()

Rear Wheel slight bind

Transfer box support bracket damaged/bent

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Coolant level low

Exhaust front joint flange heavily corroded

Exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Exhaust tailpipe section missing

Fuel cap sealing ring perrished

Oil leak ()

Rear Wheel slight bind

Transfer box support bracket damaged/bent

Pass 19 May 2015 120,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front tyres worn on outer edges

both sides rear tyres worn to legal limit

rear exhaust mounting broken off but system still supported

Fail 19 May 2015 120,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front tyres worn on outer edges

both sides rear tyres worn to legal limit

rear exhaust mounting broken off but system still supported

Pass 20 May 2014 110,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe corroded and leaking slightly

offside door mirror cover slightly damaged

rear tyres just over 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe mounting arm adrift

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside mirror head slightly damaged

rear axle 'a' frame mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,178 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

parking brake performance slightly low

rear tyre perished and getting low

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 68,178 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

parking brake performance slightly low

rear tyre perished and getting low

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,061 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,563 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,301 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,082 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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R597 NRX is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R597 NRX, 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 R597 NRX registered?

R597 NRX is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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