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R415 FHT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 FHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,385 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,142 miles

oil around the engine

Fail 20 Feb 2017 94,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil around the engine

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box to rear (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,454 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 87,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,523 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,448 miles

front brake pads wearing thin. exhaust leak at front pipe to cat, heavy corrosion.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,448 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin. exhaust leak at front pipe to cat, heavy corrosion.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,114 miles

front number plate damaged. wheel nut contact.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,773 miles

front brake pads low. front number plate damaged.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,500 miles

Outer sills covered with plastic trim.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 54,378 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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R415 FHT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R415 FHT, 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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R415 FHT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R415 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 FHT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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