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R428 CHB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,195 mi
Last recorded102,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 CHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,195 miles

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

oil leak noted

rear brake components rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2010 102,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak noted

rear brake components rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,037 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Rear exhaust corroding

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear shock absorber bottom mountings has slight play

sill covers fitted - unable to check sills

Fail 11 Feb 2009 90,037 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust corroding

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear shock absorber bottom mountings has slight play

sill covers fitted - unable to check sills

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nail in offside rear tyre tred

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2008 79,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nail in offside rear tyre tred

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2007 70,734 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 70,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,458 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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R428 CHB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R428 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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R428 CHB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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