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R853 KNL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 KNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,058 miles

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

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

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

offside front body mount rusty

offside rear chassis rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside front body mount rusty

offside rear chassis rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,879 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel breather pipe at rear corroded

fuel pipes to rear corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel breather pipe at rear corroded

fuel pipes to rear corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 81,151 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,365 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 74,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,129 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R853 KNL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R853 KNL, 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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R853 KNL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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