MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
873,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
both front inner flitches slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front inner flitches slightly corroded
Oil leak
both front chassis rails slighty corroded
both front inner flitches slighty corroded
both rear chassis rails slighty corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear axle slighty corroded
slight play in steering box
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front chassis rails slightly corroded
both front coil springs slightly corroded
both front inner flitches slightly corroded
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
rear axle slightly corroded
slight play in steering box
offside front brake disc slightly scored on inner face
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside front brake disc slightly scored on inner face
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R474 WEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R474 WEC, 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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What year was R474 WEC registered?
R474 WEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R474 WEC safe to buy?
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