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R841 MGC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 127,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,498 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 117,496 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,301 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2009 100,298 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear nearside tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 MGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MGC, 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 MGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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