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R190 GMW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 GMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,109 miles

Front registration plate insecure not fitted to front of vechile (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,182 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 75,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,068 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,170 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box starting to corode

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,697 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,007 miles

near side rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2007 52,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,261 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 51,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R190 GMW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R190 GMW, 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 R190 GMW registered?

R190 GMW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R190 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 GMW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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