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JIW 8313

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 8313
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 87,433 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,978 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 85,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,520 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,071 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 78,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 72,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,692 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JIW 8313 is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 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 JIW 8313, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JIW 8313 registered?

JIW 8313 is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for JIW 8313 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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