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R330 XEC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,929 mi
Last recorded20,929 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,929 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear shockers weak -no leaks

unable to check outer sills due to trims fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2013 20,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear shockers weak -no leaks

unable to check outer sills due to trims fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,899 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,899 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,766 miles

Nearside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 18,766 miles

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 Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 17,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear trailing arms sligthtly corroded

slight play in nsf anti link

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,548 miles

rear trailing arms sligthtly corroded

slight play in nsf anti link

Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,532 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,513 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,459 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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R330 XEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R330 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

R330 XEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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