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R841 BAH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,392 mi
Last recorded134,392 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 BAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,392 miles

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

n/s/r wheelarch rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 134,391 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

n/s/r wheelarch rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,899 miles

both inner sills rusty

o/s/f inner wing getting weak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,080 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

Fail 24 Oct 2013 126,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,058 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 122,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,725 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 120,723 miles

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

slight play in steering column// n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play// n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,926 miles

n/s/r tyre perished// n/s/r wheelarch rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2010 112,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished// n/s/r wheelarch rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 104,981 miles

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

all rear brake pipes have surface rust.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 104,973 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak// rear brake pipes have surface rust// n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front brake hose ferrule corroding

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,080 miles

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f chassis corroded near body mount

rear brake pipes corroded

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,173 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,173 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

advise front pads possibly low

advise screen chipped

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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R841 BAH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 R841 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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R841 BAH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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