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R57 AEX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,917 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis weak in places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,917 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis weak in places (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,744 miles

front turrets corroding

rear tyres perished

wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front struts rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2014 110,762 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front struts rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,971 miles

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

rear belts not checked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,971 miles

rear belts not checked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,635 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 106,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,978 miles

heatshield insecure on silencer

unable to check rear seat belts loaded in rear

Fail 2 Sep 2011 100,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

heatshield insecure on silencer

unable to check rear seat belts loaded in rear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,343 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 85,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,651 miles

REAR SILENCER CASING BADLY DETERIORATED/CORRODED. †BRAKE PIPES; FRON T TO REAR (REAR OF),L/S VALVE TO FLEXI,O/S REAR CORRODED.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 71,281 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,281 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R57 AEX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R57 AEX, 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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R57 AEX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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