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R858 LHC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,882 mi
Last recorded153,882 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 LHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 153,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chip in offside headlamp

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside wiper rubber split

slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

slight fluctuation to nearside front and rear brakes

Fail 14 Dec 2011 153,863 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chip in offside headlamp

offside wiper rubber split

slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

slight fluctuation to nearside front and rear brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 140,019 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 140,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

FRONT BRAKES RECORDING A 43% IMBALANCE

bad oil leak from the oil filter area

hole in o/s/f headlamp lens

o/s number plate lamp dim in operation

Pass 30 Aug 2008 121,085 miles

slight ossilation on rear brakes

small hole in offside front headlight

Fail 29 Aug 2008 121,079 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

handbrake travel long

middle exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight ossilation on rear brakes

small hole in offside front headlight

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 103,117 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

slight binding on nearside front brake.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,494 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 82,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brakes 'squeaky'

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R858 LHC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R858 LHC, 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 R858 LHC registered?

R858 LHC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R858 LHC safe to buy?

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