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R844 SGM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

182,901 mi
Last recorded182,901 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 SGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 182,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 182,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation present (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation present (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch around top suspension mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch around top suspension mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 176,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 176,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 168,772 miles

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 168,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 161,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 161,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 151,764 miles

All tyres worn on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 151,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres worn on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 144,255 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated & blowing at top rear.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 144,255 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated & blowing at top rear.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,599 miles

N/S/F headlamp pattern weak due to moisture inside lens which has a hole in it.

N/S/R exhaust resonator slightly corroded.

O/S/R tyre worn on edges.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 135,599 miles

N/S/F headlamp pattern weak due to moisture inside lens which has a hole in it.

N/S/R exhaust resonator slightly corroded.

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

O/S/R tyre worn on edges.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 132,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer edge of offside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Nov 2008 120,929 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly distorted

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2007 106,703 miles

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer panels

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,994 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slight binding †

Pass 30 Nov 2005 93,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 93,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 93,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R844 SGM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R844 SGM, 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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R844 SGM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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