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R654 SJW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,117 mi
Last recorded172,117 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 SJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 172,117 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 168,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 160,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 151,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wing holed not prescribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2009 142,691 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front inner wing non load bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2009 142,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion offside front inner wing non load bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2008 134,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 134,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 125,854 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 111,160 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 103,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 103,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

brake pipes rusty near LSV

exhaust silencer box rusty

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre low outter edge

o/s/r shockabsorber outter cover rusty

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

rear wiper blade split

slight engine oil leak

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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R654 SJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R654 SJW, 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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R654 SJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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