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R893 MAU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,418 mi
Last recorded211,418 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 MAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 211,418 miles

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

both rear wheelarches & under sills repaired

front bumper cross member corroded

number plate lights poor

o/s front brake sticking slightly

oil leak

power steering on cross member advanced corrosion

tow bar has been removed for retest corrosion not then in prescribed area

Fail 14 Sep 2011 211,348 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both rear wheelarches & under sills repaired

front bumper cross member corroded

number plate lights poor

o/s front brake sticking slightly

oil leak

power steering on cross member advanced corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 198,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front brake imbalance 23%

front brake pads appear low

front cross member excessivly corroded but not a load bearing member

general advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r door step/arch advanced corrosion and repaired with filler

steering pipes advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 183,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 169,979 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight roughness in steering

Fail 4 Jul 2008 169,979 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight roughness in steering

Pass 30 Jun 2007 161,825 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 161,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake high travel

Pass 13 Jun 2006 146,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 137,600 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 137,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R893 MAU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R893 MAU, 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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R893 MAU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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