MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
odd front flexi hoses fitted
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
odd front flexi hoses fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 SDT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R218 SDT, 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 R218 SDT registered?
R218 SDT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R218 SDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R218 SDT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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