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R907 EAA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 EAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Internal mounting point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Two area ps highlighted with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres over ten years old

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

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area corroded, area marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Play in steering column bush

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,248 miles

Brake servo corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes on both shocks perished (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse lights not working

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering UJ rubber dust cover perished

Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,171 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting point. Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Alloy wheels in poor condition

Brake servo corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box has a slight seepage of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering UJ rubber dust cover perished

Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier heavy corrosion on base of battery tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear brake compensator valve corroded

reverse lights innop

Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing bracket weak and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure welding repair done to floor (above chassis rail)satisfactory but looks like its been welded from inside. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

reverse lights innop

Fail 17 Jul 2019 112,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing bracket weak and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure welding repair done to floor (above chassis rail)satisfactory but looks like its been welded from inside. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

reverse lights innop

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,657 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 108,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,378 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,889 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,841 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,405 miles

engine oil leak

front brake hoses are perished

o/s/f tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 94,401 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake hoses are perished

o/s/f tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,867 miles

rear diff damp

rera exhaust corroded

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,906 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,906 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,800 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 90,800 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,261 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,261 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 81,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 76,372 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,340 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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R907 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 R907 EAA, 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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R907 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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