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R783 RJO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,651 mi
Last recorded93,651 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 RJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear body mounting corroded

o/s & n/s front brake hoses perished

Fail 1 Aug 2018 93,649 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear body mounting corroded

o/s & n/s front brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,783 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded onto compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded onto brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,783 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded onto compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded onto brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,421 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,860 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 72,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,827 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 63,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,429 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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R783 RJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R783 RJO, 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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R783 RJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R783 RJO shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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