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1998 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · S736 DNH

S736 DNH

1998 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/09/1998. Recorded mileage 99,123 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VITARA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
99,123 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1590cc

S736 DNH Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
  • 99,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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S736 DNH Mileage History

  1. 01/09/200641,001 mi
  2. 04/09/200742,432 mi+1,431 mi
  3. 04/09/200742,432 mi
  4. 26/08/200843,956 mi+1,524 mi
  5. 26/08/200843,956 mi
  6. 26/08/200947,073 mi+3,117 mi
  7. 25/08/201050,361 mi+3,288 mi
  8. 01/10/201153,251 mi+2,890 mi
  9. 27/09/201256,104 mi+2,853 mi
  10. 08/10/201360,677 mi+4,573 mi
  11. 04/10/201464,379 mi+3,702 mi
  12. 31/03/201669,728 mi+5,349 mi
  13. 05/04/201771,660 mi+1,932 mi
  14. 05/04/201880,012 mi+8,352 mi
  15. 04/04/201991,208 mi+11,196 mi
  16. 09/12/202096,922 mi+5,714 mi
  17. 20/10/202396,981 mi+59 mi
  18. 02/11/202396,983 mi+2 mi
  19. 15/10/202499,123 mi+2,140 mi

Average of roughly 3,207 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

S736 DNH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Vitara (S736 DNH) between September 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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