1998 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · NGL 427X
1998 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/12/1998. Recorded mileage 145,043 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1590cc
NGL 427X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 145,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NGL 427X Mileage History
- 19/09/2024141,502 mi
- 17/09/2025143,515 mi+2,013 mi
- 22/09/2025143,515 mi
- 14/09/2026145,042 mi+1,527 mi
- 18/09/2026145,043 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NGL 427X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Vitara (NGL 427X) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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