MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,389 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
offside front brake disc heat shield deteriorated
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all propshaft U.J's showing signs of wear, not considered excessive
plastic outer cill covers fitted, not allowing a full corrosion inspection
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all propshaft U.J's showing signs of wear, not considered excessive
plastic outer cill covers fitted, not allowing a full corrosion inspection
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
plastic cill covers fitted not allowing a full corrosion check
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
plastic cill covers fitted not allowing a full corrosion check
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak detected from under vehicle
heavy surface corrosion detected underbody e.g all chassis rail areas & all inner wheel arches
plastic (outer) sill covers fitted not allowing a full corrosion inspection
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak detected from under vehicle
heavy surface corrosion detected underbody e.g all chassis rail areas & all inner wheel arches
plastic (outer) sill covers fitted not allowing a full corrosion inspection
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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R502 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc 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 R502 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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R502 DNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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