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R34 TBP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,504 mi
Last recorded59,504 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 TBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,504 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,071 miles

Front disc slight worn

Rear washer insufficient

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,801 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,801 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 47,721 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 47,721 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,507 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust middle and rear sections

Fail 18 Jun 2014 45,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrosion to exhaust middle and rear sections

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,236 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery tray insecure. all tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 May 2011 38,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,438 miles

rear tyre walls starting to crack. slight cracking to front brake hoses.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,849 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,782 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,317 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

n/s/rear light cover broken

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 TBP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TBP, 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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R34 TBP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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