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R797 GWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,650 mi
Last recorded142,650 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,650 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,825 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 136,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 130,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,026 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

brake pipes corroded (front to back)

exhaust mounts corroded

oil leak - rear differential

slight corrosion to suspension components (front and back)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,026 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

brake pipes corroded (front to back)

exhaust mounts corroded

oil leak - rear differential

slight corrosion to suspension components (front and back)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 102,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 87,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,186 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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R797 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R797 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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R797 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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