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R794 GWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,828 mi
Last recorded133,828 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 133,828 miles

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

inner arches, door sills, nearside rear arch & inner sills corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing outer sills to be inspected

Fail 21 May 2010 133,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

inner arches, door sills, nearside rear arch & inner sills corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing outer sills to be inspected

Pass 22 May 2009 125,623 miles

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

door/outer sills, inner sills, nearside rear inner arch & offside rear cross member corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 125,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

door/outer sills, inner sills, nearside rear inner arch & offside rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 116,648 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 116,648 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

advise nearside front inner upper arch panel is corroded but not within prescribed areas

advise offside and nearside rear outer arch panels are corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2007 108,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 108,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 102,239 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 102,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes out of balance

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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R794 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R794 GWV, 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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R794 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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