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R795 CWO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,568 mi
Last recorded52,568 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 CWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,568 miles

both inner sills rusted

brake ferruls rusted

discs back plates rusted

front discs rusted

steering rack noisey and heavy

Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,568 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both inner sills rusted

brake ferruls rusted

discs back plates rusted

front discs rusted

steering rack noisey and heavy

Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,239 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

car modified for disabled driver

front brake inbalance

fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside and offside inner sills rusted and holed

no steering lock

slight play in front drop links

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,648 miles

brake pipes across rear axil starting to rust

drivers seat back worn

fuel pipes starting to rust

inner to outer sills starting to rust

nearside fog light insecure

seat adjustment stiff

sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,961 miles

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

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

both inner sills rusted and holed

both outer sills covered in plastic trim

offside rear brake pipe to rear wheel cylinder starting to rust

rear cross member starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,728 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

nearside and offside inner to outer sills rusted and holed

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

slight play in front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,226 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,176 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill rusted and holed

offside front inner sill rusted and holed

offside rear inner sill rusted and holed

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear fuel pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,970 miles

fuel pipes starting to rust

offside inner sill rusted and holed

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,766 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 44,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 43,596 miles

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

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

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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R795 CWO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R795 CWO, 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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R795 CWO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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