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R892 BAC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,504 mi
Last recorded74,504 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 BAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in door well (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,665 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 68,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 60,540 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 46,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,705 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,328 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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R892 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R892 BAC, 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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R892 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R892 BAC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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