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R335 DNW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 DNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 129,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s & o/s front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Nov 2009 122,431 miles

near off side innersills rusted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 122,371 miles

Nearside 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 119,004 miles

corrosion both sills not likely to affect brake or steering

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 110,650 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 110,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,711 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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R335 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R335 DNW, 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 R335 DNW registered?

R335 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R335 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 DNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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