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R772 VJO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 VJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,267 miles

Offside Front inner wing is corroded

all pipes are heavily covered in grease (fuel and brakes)

both inner sills are starting to corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,552 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,046 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

end float in rear wheel bearings

front brake pads 75 per cent worn

slight binding on front wheels

Fail 31 Jul 2014 102,924 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

end float in rear wheel bearings

front brake pads 70 per cent worn

slight binding on front wheels

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,726 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

end float in rear axle bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,504 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,531 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 90,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,673 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,673 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,021 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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R772 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R772 VJO, 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 R772 VJO registered?

R772 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R772 VJO safe to buy?

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