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R404 CHB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,169 mi
Last recorded153,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 CHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 153,169 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 150,326 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 150,326 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 151,192 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Jan 2012 151,189 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 151,189 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 149,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 138,324 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 113,061 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 113,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R404 CHB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R404 CHB, 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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R404 CHB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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