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R272 VAW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,589 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,589 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,507 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 85,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,388 miles

Exhaust joints/system corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Metal brake pipes corroding

Slight lift to o/s and n/s lower outer ball joints

n/s/r door step/outer sill corroding

o/s and n/s chassis corroding

o/s and n/s inner sills corroding

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to min limit

Exhaust joints/system corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Metal brake pipes corroding

Slight lift to o/s and n/s lower outer ball joints

n/s/r door step/outer sill corroding

o/s and n/s chassis corroding

o/s and n/s inner sills corroding

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,625 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perishing and splitting

Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,622 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,094 miles

center exhaust box corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

slight play to offside and nearside front drop link

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,373 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

outer sills corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,370 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer sills corroding

all 4 tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,217 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,381 miles

offside body mounting starting to corrode (front of rear axle)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 63,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R272 VAW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R272 VAW, 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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R272 VAW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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