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R464 GWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,856 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches, not in prescribed areas

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Sep 2010 136,052 miles

both rear wheel archs rusty

engine very noisey

under side rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2010 136,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear wheel archs rusty

engine very noisey

under side rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,061 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s outer sills very corroded and holed

Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 102,287 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,393 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight engine oil leaks

Various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2006 77,393 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight engine oil leaks

Various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R464 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R464 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R464 GWV registered?

R464 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R464 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 GWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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