MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
condensation in offside headlamp in lens slightly affecting beam image
offside rear lamp slightly loose
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
condensation in offside headlamp in lens slightly affecting beam image
offside rear lamp slightly loose
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded
front anti-roll bar link bushes b eginning to perish
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s/f door check strap missing
slight leak on rear differential
stone-chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded
front anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to perish [n/s and o/s]
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s/f door check-strap snapped
n/s/r fog light innop
slight leak on rear differential
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seatbelt not always connecting into anchor point properly
drivers wiper blade split
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
no spare wheel
o/s/r foglight housing loose
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 ERF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R287 ERF, 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 R287 ERF registered?
R287 ERF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R287 ERF safe to buy?
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