MOT Status
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147,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from load valve to axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front cross member rusty
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed line on compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed on compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed on compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front number plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R918 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R918 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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What year was R918 EAA registered?
R918 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R918 EAA safe to buy?
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