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R776 GDV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 GDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered insealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered insealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,494 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,760 miles

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

front cv boots deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front cv boots deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,374 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2018 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,365 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,365 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,052 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,729 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,724 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,519 miles

excessive corrosion of rear wheel arches but not in a prescribed area

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive corrosion of rear wheel arches but not in a prescribed area

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,885 miles

rear archs rusted within 30 cm of rear seat belt mounts

Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear archs rusted within 30 cm of rear seat belt mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,546 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 61,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,934 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 52,934 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R776 GDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R776 GDV, 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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R776 GDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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