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R403 DNW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,190 mi
Last recorded116,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 DNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,190 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 116,190 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,623 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 111,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no windscreen or wipers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f head light cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,947 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,281 miles

movement from offside front wheel bearing

rear brake hose ferrule ends corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear fuel pipe ends corroded

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Fail 30 Jan 2009 78,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement from offside front wheel bearing

rear brake hose ferrule ends corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear fuel pipe ends corroded

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 26 Nov 2007 70,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,027 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes imbalanced

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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R403 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R403 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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R403 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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