MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Fuel tank cover corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight corrosion to vehicle to underside
Welding repairs to vehicle ok day of test
Fuel tank cover corroded
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight corrosion to vehicle to underside
Welding repairs to vehicle ok day of test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Welding repairs ok day of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Welding repairs ok day of test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R309 OUS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R309 OUS, 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 R309 OUS registered?
R309 OUS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R309 OUS safe to buy?
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