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R814 BTG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,465 mi
Last recorded41,465 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 BTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,465 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Area Has Slight Oil Dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 41,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Welds Between Inner And Outer Sills Failed Due To Corrosion Causing The Two Parts To No Longer Be Attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly Effected By Direction Lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Oil Seal Slightly Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly Effected By Direction Lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Has Slight Oil Dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 41,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed Due To Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Welds Between Inner And Outer Sills Failed Due To Corrosion Causing The Two Parts To No Longer Be Attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Driver's seat insecure Bolt Missing From Base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly Effected By Direction Lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Oil Seal Slightly Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly Effected By Direction Lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Has Slight Oil Dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 41,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake requirements just met, may need adjustment or repair

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both front brake hoses insecure

chassis and body has numerous patches and heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,529 miles

FRONT WHEELS BADLY OUT OFF CAMBER

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR NEXT TO BODY MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure FOULING WHEEL (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MARKED WHITE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR INNER SILL UNDER VEHICLE MARKED WHITE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL FRONT AND REAR INSIDE VEHICLE MARKED WHITE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure FOULING WHEEL (1.1.15 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ,,BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE NEXT TO BODY MOUNTS MARKED WHITE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES INSECURE AT STRUTS

FRONT WHEELS BADLY OUT OFF CAMBER

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,109 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Nov 2020 33,099 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drop link slight play

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside excessively undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,013 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 29,866 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 29,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 25,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,521 miles

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,473 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2009 20,863 miles

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 1 May 2009 20,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 10 May 2008 20,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,573 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake hose ferrules corroded

front tyre edges worn

some wear front brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,131 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

some corrosion raer floorpan & front suspension arms

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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R814 BTG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R814 BTG, 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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R814 BTG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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