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R34 MAA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 MAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,541 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 95,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tire

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belts not tested seats folded away

oil on steering box

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,440 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 91,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 86,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,887 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 81,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,068 miles

Both front brakes hoses perished

Front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,475 miles

battery insecure

front wipers poor condition

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,136 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 48,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,075 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2011 46,075 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,678 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,617 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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R34 MAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 R34 MAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R34 MAA registered?

R34 MAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R34 MAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 MAA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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