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R787 RJO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,230 mi
Last recorded33,230 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 RJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 29,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,278 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 20,797 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,274 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 19,273 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,047 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 15,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 15,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 15,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,014 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,045 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 14,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 11,920 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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R787 RJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R787 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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What year was R787 RJO registered?

R787 RJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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