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R686 RWR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,675 mi
Last recorded171,675 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 RWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 171,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 164,453 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 157,622 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front floor outrigger corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 150,527 miles

fuel pipes badley corroded around tank

nearside and offside rear sills inner sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded and filled

Pass 20 Sep 2011 143,933 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom joints slight play

front bolt on cross member corroded

front brake imbalance high

offside rear sill end corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 138,899 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 138,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 132,438 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 126,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 119,213 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 119,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Items hanging from the interior mirror could be considered to encroach the swept area if they meet that criteria,recommend removal.

Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Steering wheel free play measured approximately 20mm.Both rear wheel arches excessive corrosion formed,recommend repair.Slight noise from one of auxiliary pully

The front brake pads worn close to the legal limit.The offside front steel brake pipe surface corrosion present.Centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2006 111,246 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 111,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside 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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R686 RWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R686 RWR, 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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R686 RWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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