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M900 GEE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 GEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,433 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 73,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake Backing plate corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,004 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner wing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,004 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner wing

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,407 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 68,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,834 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2005 59,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 59,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M900 GEE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M900 GEE, 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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M900 GEE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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