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R350 MVT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 MVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,402 miles

areas of chassis frame heavily corroded /fuel tank mountings very rusty

areas of under body holed by corrosion outside seat belt and suspension mounting prescribed areas

front brake pads appear low /discs poor

front suspension legs corroded near to legal limit

Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

areas of chassis frame heavily corroded /fuel tank mountings very rusty

areas of under body holed by corrosion outside seat belt and suspension mounting prescribed areas

front brake pads appear low /discs poor

front suspension legs corroded near to legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit /offside front near legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,501 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn near to l limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,669 miles

condensation in offside headlamp effecting beam pattern to legal limit

metal brake pipes at master cylinder becoming rusty

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2014 98,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

condensation in offside headlamp effecting beam pattern to legal limit

metal brake pipes at master cylinder becoming rusty

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,498 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2011 78,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,599 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear shockers sleeves corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

handbrake cable suport bracket broken n/s/r

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,599 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

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

both rear shockers sleeves corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

handbrake cable suport bracket broken n/s/r

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,925 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,411 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 66,411 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,833 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 57,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear 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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R350 MVT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R350 MVT, 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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R350 MVT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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