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R33 BHW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 BHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,462 miles

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

general corrosion on under side

Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

general corrosion on under side

Fail 20 Apr 2017 134,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,840 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,840 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 128,694 miles

Chassis rear crossmember badly corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 123,643 miles

Oil leak

some cracking to all tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,615 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 121,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 119,171 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 119,148 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,466 miles

brake fluid low

brake lines are rusty

chips in screen

rust to underside

Fail 29 Oct 2008 95,466 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

brake lines are rusty

chips in screen

rust to underside

Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,163 miles

REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTY

Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,779 miles

FRONT PADS ON LIMIT

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES LOW

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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R33 BHW 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 64.7%.

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 R33 BHW, 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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R33 BHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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