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R910 BAC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,392 mi
Last recorded76,392 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 BAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,392 miles

all brake pipe unions and ferrals corroded

all suspension componets corroded

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

fog light mounting corroded and damaged but not insecure

gear box area damp

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front and off side front brake hoses perished

near side front and off side front metal brake pipes corroded

near side front outer wing corroded not causing sharp edges

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front door step corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe between load valve and flexie hose corroded

slight play at near side front and off side front anti roll bar links

Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,392 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipe unions and ferrals corroded

all suspension componets corroded

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

fog light mounting corroded and damaged but not insecure

gear box area damp

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front and off side front brake hoses perished

near side front and off side front metal brake pipes corroded

near side front outer wing corroded not causing sharp edges

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front door step corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe between load valve and flexie hose corroded

slight play at near side front and off side front anti roll bar links

Fail 3 Feb 2010 61,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,671 miles

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

engine oil leak

front to rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside brake hose perished

Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,637 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)

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

engine oil leak

front to rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside brake hose perished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,941 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,941 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,467 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,407 miles

offside front and nearside front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jan 2006 39,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front and nearside front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres perished

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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R910 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R910 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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What year was R910 BAC registered?

R910 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R910 BAC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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