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R808 BAH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,603 mi
Last recorded51,603 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 BAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,603 miles

n/s/r body corroded at bumper mount and bumper insecure

play in n/s steering idler on limit

Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill edge (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

7 pin socket wires removed

n/s/r body corroded at bumper mount and bumper insecure

play in n/s steering idler on limit

rear fuel pipes becoming rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,259 miles

o/s/f brake pipe becomming rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 188,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 188,521 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 179,478 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 179,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes starting to bind and pads getting low

front to rear and o/s/f steel brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2010 170,200 miles

Brake fluid tested - FAILED

Diff rear - oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Mirror - casing cracked N/S/F door

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Wiper blade rear - split

Fail 27 Jan 2010 170,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake fluid tested - FAILED

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

Diff rear - oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Mirror - casing cracked N/S/F door

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Wiper blade rear - split

Fail 15 Jan 2009 162,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 162,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 152,030 miles

rear tyres in center close to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2006 141,755 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 136,050 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 136,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f sidelamp dim

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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R808 BAH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R808 BAH, 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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R808 BAH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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