MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
underside heavily undersealed
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
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
underside in a rusty condition
underside heavily undersealed
underside in a rusty condition
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
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
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?
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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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