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R292 VEV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 114,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,551 miles

Engine drive belts noisey.

Nearside rear shocker deteriorating.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine drive belts noisey.

Nearside rear shocker deteriorating.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,362 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Battery leaking electrolite(acid)CONTAMINATING CHASSIS,FUEL LINES AND CLUTCH PIPES.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 102,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak at oil filter

Battery leaking electrolite(acid)CONTAMINATING CHASSIS,FUEL LINES AND CLUTCH PIPES.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 93,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,037 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded away slightly

number of metal brake pipes rusty have cleaned and greased

Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,811 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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R292 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R292 VEV, 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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R292 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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