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R757 ERE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,606 mi
Last recorded143,606 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 143,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 131,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front suspension top mounting/inner wings corroded needs to be kept in check

Pass 9 Mar 2010 131,963 miles

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

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

both front suspension top mounting/inner wings corroded needs to be kept in check

Pass 11 Mar 2009 108,270 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 108,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 85,223 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 15 May 2007 79,582 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 79,577 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust corroded.

front discs surface rust.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 79,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

hole in o/s/f flitch [not in prescribed area]

n/s/f flexi beginning to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

o/s/r no,plate light lens missing

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2006 72,025 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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R757 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R757 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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R757 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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