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R461 GWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,851 mi
Last recorded119,851 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 119,851 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 111,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,896 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,896 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 92,933 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 80,857 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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R461 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R461 GWV, 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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R461 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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