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R437 DNW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 DNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs previously failed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

handbrake long travel

Fail 27 Oct 2021 128,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

handbrake long travel

Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,827 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body to chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 124,392 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 117,487 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 117,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounts behind the rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Play in the steering pinion (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering pinion locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling on the chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling on the chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounts behind the rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper attached with ties

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front inner arch signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2016 103,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front inner arch signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing Drivers stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 102,520 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,136 miles

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

Play in front lower swivels (both sides), not considered excessive.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,299 miles

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

front number plate water damaged

osf inner door handle faulty

rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2008 74,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

complete exhaust system corroded

front number plate water damaged

osf brake pads worn low

osf inner door handle faulty

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,673 miles

BRAKE UNIONS CORRODED.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 69,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

BRAKE UNIONS CORRODED.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,901 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODED.

WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 57,383 miles

advise middle rear silencer outter skin is corroded and flaking off

advise parking brake has travell

advise vehicle wet at time of test

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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R437 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R437 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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R437 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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