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R267 DJW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,831 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seats removed

under body showing corosion

windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,885 miles

all seats apart from drivers seat removed

under body has bean heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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

off side rear floor corroded above coil spring

Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,293 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 63,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,965 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 58,965 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R267 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R267 DJW, 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 R267 DJW registered?

R267 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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