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R471 WLG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 WLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,089 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2015 60,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm front bushes worn/slight movement

center and rear exhaust sections heavly corroded/worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm front bushes worn/slight movement

center and rear exhaust sections heavly corroded/worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 42,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,464 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 38,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery flat

Battery insecure

Boot handle broken

Both front flexi brake hose,s perished

Front brake disc.s corroded

Fuel pipe rubbed on steering collum

Near side rear fog lamp insecure

Off side rear tyre perished in side wall

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight binding to near side rear foot brake

Slight vibration on foot brake

Some corrosion to most brake pipes

Spare tyre flat

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,628 miles

several brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2008 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2008 36,433 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,077 miles

nearside & offside front tyre treads surface cracks

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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R471 WLG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R471 WLG, 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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R471 WLG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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