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R214 HAB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 HAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,712 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,414 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,852 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,618 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,184 miles

Brackets to bumpers are corroded

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2009 61,172 miles

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

Brackets to bumpers are corroded

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,100 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED AT REAR.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 59,100 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED AT REAR.

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 57,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,188 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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R214 HAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R214 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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R214 HAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R214 HAB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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