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R698 GHR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,004 mi
Last recorded117,004 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 GHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 114,206 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,022 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower downpipe to catalyst join heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on reservoir outlet (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower downpipe to catalyst heavily corroded at join

Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower downpipe to catalyst heavily corroded at join

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,506 miles

advise down pipe join to catalyst join heavily corroded and deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 96,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

advise down pipe join to catalyst join heavily corroded and deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,371 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,414 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,006 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,806 miles

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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R698 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R698 GHR, 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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R698 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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