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H817 NRX

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,434 mi
Last recorded29,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 NRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2020 29,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 25,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 19,456 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

metal fuel pipes are corroded

n/s rear seat and seat belt removed from vehicle

rear chassis beam along the rear of the vehicle is extremely rusty and missing a section but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas

steering box has a slightly leaking

underside of body is extremely rusty in place and with some holes in places but not with 30cm of any prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jun 2017 13,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear) (rear of pipes load valve end (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between load valve and rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both) (split on the ends (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch) (front of arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

metal fuel pipes are corroded

rear chassis beam along the rear of the vehicle is extremely rusty and missing a section but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas

steering box has a slightly leaking

underside of body is extremely rusty in place and with some holes in places but not with 30cm of any prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear at the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Metal fuel pipe is slightly corroded near the tank

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 7,472 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake is binding (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear at the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Metal fuel pipe is slightly corroded near the tank

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake cable outer protective sleeve is damaged exposing the cable

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 1,592 miles

It is not clear if the odometer reading is in miles or km. Previous reading noted as km but vehicle owner confirms its miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

The O/S parking brake cable protective outer casing is damaged which is exposing the cable

The front bumper 'A' frame is loose but secure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 1,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

The O/S parking brake cable protective outer casing is damaged which is exposing the cable

The front bumper 'A' frame is loose but secure

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal fuel pipe which comes off the fuel pump is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear road springs getting rusty

rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 95,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear road springs getting rusty

rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen.

all metal fuel pipes extreamly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,046 miles

Oil leak

Rear section of metal fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear section of metal fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipe from the tank has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 70,848 miles

both rear floors ben repared from inside

steering box damp

Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both centre floors ben repared from inside

both rear chassi legs corroded

sills covered

Fail 24 Nov 2007 68,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both centre floors ben repared from inside

both rear chassi legs corroded

sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,401 miles

both rear chassi legs corroded

both rear floors ben repared from inside

steering box appears damp

Pass 30 Nov 2005 64,800 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n.s front floor corroded badly outside area

steering box damp

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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H817 NRX is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H817 NRX, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H817 NRX is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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