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R213 HAB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,454 mi
Last recorded72,454 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 HAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Lower shock mounts modified

underside corroded or under sealed

Fail 7 Oct 2022 72,453 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn over differential "C" shape mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Lower shock mounts modified

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

underside corroded or under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,114 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,988 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,988 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 64,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear section of exhaust has been repaired

Fail 26 Apr 2007 64,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,512 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre very perished

o/s/f tyre under-inflated

CO close to legal limit

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

supply pipe from compensator to rear flexy corroded

tyres odd size front to rear

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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R213 HAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R213 HAB, 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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R213 HAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R213 HAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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