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R77 ADS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 ADS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,523 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under Seal Corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,717 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested hole in centre exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,355 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 98,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,818 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,832 miles

both front chassis corroded at jacking points

nail in offside rear tyre tread

tested under wet conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,325 miles

corrosion to both chassis rails.

o/s/r handbrake mounting broken, tempary repair.

slight play in steering system.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to both chassis rails.

o/s/r handbrake mounting broken, tempary repair.

slight play in steering system.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,123 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R77 ADS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R77 ADS, 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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R77 ADS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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