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R597 RCW

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,574 mi
Last recorded98,574 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 RCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 88,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 88,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 79,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 75,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,399 miles

off side rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2009 64,919 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers corroded to excess and insecure

brake pipe from load valve to o/s rear flexy covered in grease

brake pipes from front to rear load valve showing signs of corrosion

drivers inside door handle slightly damaged

n/s front brake flexy ferrule heavily corroded

n/s front tyre worn badly on outer edge

o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear brake flexy ferrule showing signs of corrosion

slight damage to n/s wing mirror and has slight movement but not insecure

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 12 May 2008 58,423 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and rear of chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear brake flexy ferrules showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear brake pipe from load valve to flexy heavily corroded

o/s rear shocker dust cover corroded and broken

o/s rear tyre near limit on inner edge

slight movement in n/s wing mirror not insecure

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 9 May 2007 49,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2006 41,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 RCW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCW, 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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R597 RCW is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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