1998 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · R103 YWP
1998 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 93,207 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Feb 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R103 YWP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2015
- 93,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R103 YWP Mileage History
- 03/02/200659,823 mi
- 13/02/200769,323 mi+9,500 mi
- 29/02/200878,657 mi+9,334 mi
- 09/03/200982,445 mi+3,788 mi
- 03/03/201084,977 mi+2,532 mi
- 01/03/201186,976 mi+1,999 mi
- 08/03/201288,216 mi+1,240 mi
- 09/03/201389,528 mi+1,312 mi
- 06/03/201491,187 mi+1,659 mi
- 02/03/201593,207 mi+2,020 mi
Average of roughly 3,680 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R103 YWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Vitara (R103 YWP) between February 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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