1998 SUZUKI VITARA1.6L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for S563 EAF: 1998 SUZUKI VITARA (Green, Petrol). Mileage: 137,764. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1590cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Suzuki Vitara (S563 EAF) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2021 and February 2023.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 40% pass rate, with 2 passes and 3 failures recorded. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 26 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 12 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Fore and aft mechanism not locking (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution unless you are a mechanic looking for a low-cost project. This aging Vitara shows a worrying history of structural corrosion and mechanical neglect that makes it a high-risk for the average buyer.
When inspecting this vehicle, your priority must be a thorough check of the underbody. The MOT history repeatedly flags the 'corroded' suspension arms and coil springs; you must check for deep structural rust that goes beyond surface-level oxidation. Also pay close attention to the braking system, as the car has failed multiple times due to parking brake efficiency and corroded brake pipes.
Check the service history specifically for oil changes and fluid maintenance, as an 'oil leak' has been noted since 2022. Given the age and mileage, ensure the seat mechanism is actually secure and functional, as this was a 'dangerous' failure previously. If you decide to proceed, negotiate heavily based on the immediate need for four new tyres and suspension work as highlighted in the recent advisories.
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