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R262 RDV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 RDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,046 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 107,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,969 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 83,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

petrol pipe very rusty

power steering pipe cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2011 73,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,017 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,482 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,236 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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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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What year was R262 RDV registered?

R262 RDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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