MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes croaded
has been welded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes croaded
has been welded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front hubs rusty
petrol pipes very rusty
tank cover loose
All fuel pipes corroded
Corrosion to jacking points of chassis
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front cross member behind bumper corroded
Fuel tank guard coroded / broken
Oil leak
PAS fluid over filled
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake hose ferrule and nut corroded
Rear trailing arms slightly corroded
Right to left rear brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All fuel pipes corroded
Corrosion to jacking points of chassis
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front cross member behind bumper corroded
Fuel tank guard coroded / broken
Oil leak
PAS fluid over filled
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake hose ferrule and nut corroded
Rear trailing arms slightly corroded
Right to left rear brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank cover corroded on offside
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank cover corroded on offside
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol pipe very rusty
power steering pipe cracking
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol pipe very rusty
power steering pipe cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R262 RDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R262 RDV, 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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R262 RDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R262 RDV safe to buy?
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