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L300 SKO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,304 mi
Last recorded84,304 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 84,304 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 84,304 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,472 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,472 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff prop shaft seal leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2022 62,942 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed at chasse mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed at chasse mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 47,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,158 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,914 miles

front number plate deteriorating advise replace before next year

n/s foot step brackets coroded

o/s foot step fell off so avoided failure of test

suspension parts coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,292 miles

corrosion to front lower suspension arms

exhaust corroded center and rear section

localised structural corrossion

rear brake rewadings fluctuating slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,402 miles

All four tyres perished

All suspension arms covered in surface corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front no.plate water damaged

Unable to check outter sills,side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,150 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 17,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 15,344 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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L300 SKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L300 SKO, 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 L300 SKO registered?

L300 SKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is L300 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 SKO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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