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R330 FHO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,422 mi
Last recorded59,422 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,422 miles

corrsion on under body

fornt lower suspension arms surface corrsion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrsion on under body

fornt lower suspension arms surface corrsion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 59,109 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under battery (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,889 miles

all hose ferules corroded

hub and suspension rusty

strg. and associated joints rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering arms and associated joints rusty

suspension and hub componants rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,153 miles

battery insecure

offside front inner wing stay corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,856 miles

Battery insecure

rear seat belts not checked, rear seats folded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 38,767 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R330 FHO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R330 FHO, 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 R330 FHO registered?

R330 FHO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R330 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 FHO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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