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R734 ERE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,425 mi
Last recorded57,425 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front inner wings to bumper corroded

Nearside Front tyre has cuts between treads no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in between treads but no cords showing

Offside Front Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front inner wings to bumper corroded

Offside Front tyre has cuts in between treads no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in between treads but no cords showing

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,423 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front inner wings to bumper corroded

Nearside Front tyre has cuts between treads no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in between treads but no cords showing

Offside Front Lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front inner wings to bumper corroded

Offside Front tyre has cuts in between treads no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in between treads but no cords showing

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,987 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner wing corroded behind headlight

nearside rear chasis corroded behind wheel (repaired inside boot floor )

offside front crossmember corroded behind bumper

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,535 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,737 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front sill backs corroded

both outer sills covered by plastic mouldings

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,540 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,996 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,693 miles

O/S/F & All rear brake pipes very rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,668 miles

Condition of outer sills are unable to be inspected due to the original fitment of plastic sill covers.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 44,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R734 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R734 ERE, 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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What year was R734 ERE registered?

R734 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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