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R64 KRH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,895 mi
Last recorded133,895 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 KRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 133,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 133,786 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,361 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 114,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 108,869 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 108,767 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 103,026 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,026 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009
Fail 17 Feb 2009

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,423 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 88,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 73,921 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R64 KRH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R64 KRH, 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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R64 KRH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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