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R857 FAP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 FAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 128,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front wipers split

Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,080 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,062 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,602 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 76,264 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf body,osr and nsr outer sills rust # rear ind len's repaired # brake pedal anti slip cond # brake pipes and fuel pipes several rust # ft discs rust #

Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,140 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf body,osr and nsr outer sills rust # rear ind len's repaired # brake pedal anti slip cond # brake pipes and fuel pipes several rust # ft discs rust #

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,905 miles

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nsf wheel slight binding nsf body corrosion

osf tyre worn edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,598 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,959 miles

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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R857 FAP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R857 FAP, 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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What year was R857 FAP registered?

R857 FAP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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