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R705 RWR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,801 mi
Last recorded56,801 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 RWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,801 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front metal brake pipes from master cylinder. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust fouling fuel tank and chassis. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in both front head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear back plates damp, half shaft seals weeping.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 56,738 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fouling steering column. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front metal brake pipes from master cylinder. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust fouling fuel tank and chassis. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in both front head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

both rear back plates damp, half shaft seals weeping.

Pass 18 May 2023 54,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link rod boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front brake pipes and flexy hose from master cylinder. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet. (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamps dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear and repeater. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot slightly loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal slightly weeping.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres lightly rubber chassis on lock to lock.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,724 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear indicator. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner drive shaft boot perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

drivers seat.

handbrake cables loose and fouling wheels.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,097 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 42,029 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R705 RWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R705 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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R705 RWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R705 RWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 RWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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