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R231 CNA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

29,052 mi
Last recorded29,052 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 CNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 29,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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 excessively corroded inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre cracking + deteriorated

plastic sill covers obscuring view

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing view for inspection.

stickers in n/s swept area of windscreen repositioned.

top covers corroded away on both rear shocks.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 28,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing view for inspection.

stickers in n/s swept area of windscreen repositioned.

top covers corroded away on both rear shocks.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,599 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration (cracking).

inside edge worn on o/s/r tyre.

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full view for inspection.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 28,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration (cracking).

inside edge worn on o/s/r tyre.

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full view for inspection.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 28,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,709 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 25,685 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,487 miles

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres started to crack and perish

Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres started to crack and perish

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,673 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipe to offside front flexi greased and hard to access

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,673 miles

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

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

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake pipe to offside front flexi greased and hard to access

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 13,379 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,250 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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R231 CNA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R231 CNA, 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 R231 CNA registered?

R231 CNA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R231 CNA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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