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R891 SDP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

107,501 mi
Last recorded107,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 SDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Hose Connection Broken From Washer (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (see chalk marks) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (see chalk marks) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (see chalk marks ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Sill Area (see chalk marks) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 101,716 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat belt detached from body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,424 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,524 miles

battery insecure.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,280 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,001 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill corrode and sill covers fitted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

battery just secure wronge type

fuel pipes rusty

play in all steering components

rear tail pipe corroided

Fail 11 Nov 2014 90,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

play in all steering components

rear tail pipe corroided

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe rusty

n/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,352 miles

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

Nudge bar corroded

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nudge bar corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,974 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,110 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,110 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,453 miles

front bumper/ball bar mount broken and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front bumper/ball bar mount broken and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,799 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 67,575 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2005 64,950 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 64,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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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R891 SDP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R891 SDP, 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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R891 SDP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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