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R271 WTW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 WTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 94,087 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tail pipe section missing off of exhaust

corrosion to front and rear , steering ,chassis,suspension + braking components

Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe broken +bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front to rear corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear prop UJ slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear prop UJ slight play

rear exhaust broken

Pass 5 May 2023 93,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake pipes n/s and o/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 91,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin ! Both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter is corroded causing leak - but further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 89,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin ! Both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter is corroded causing leak - but further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,978 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 83,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 80,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,599 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,284 miles

both side front brake hoses perished

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,886 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,937 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,398 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,856 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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R271 WTW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R271 WTW, 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 R271 WTW registered?

R271 WTW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R271 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 WTW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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