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K4 GRS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 GRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

entire underbody chassis and brake lines etc covered in thick black underseal

service brake efficiency low but locked om 2 or more wheels

Fail 25 Sep 2020 127,565 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

entire underbody chassis and brake lines etc covered in thick black underseal

service brake efficiency low but locked om 2 or more wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,493 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak engine area

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 7 Sep 2015 126,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak engine area

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 25 Aug 2014 124,304 miles

general corrosion on underside of car

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,354 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

whole underside of vehicle has a thick coating of underseal

Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,329 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

whole underside of vehicle has a thick coating of underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2011 110,686 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 110,672 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear seats have been removed proir to test

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside and nearside front outer wheel arch extentions missing hence both front tyres pertruding past bodywork

rear offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 101,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 101,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,228 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,954 miles

centre rear,osr,osfand nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

slight brake judder osf and nsf brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2007 91,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear,osr,osfand nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

slight brake judder osf and nsf brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,920 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,920 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 84,848 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,848 miles

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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K4 GRS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K4 GRS, 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 K4 GRS registered?

K4 GRS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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