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R287 ERF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 ERF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 86,158 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 86,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 79,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,407 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 70,407 miles

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.

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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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.

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