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R924 SNA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 SNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,014 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,055 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to due to covers

brake & fuel pipes corroding not checked proeprly due to protective coating & above covers

brake hoses perishing & ferrules corroding(not checked proeprly due to protective coating)

brake pads not checked

bumper brackets corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor splitting

o/s door check strap broken

o/s/r floor,chassis,front panel corroding

rear floor corroding

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Nov 2007 62,052 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake pads not checked

bumper brackets corroding

exhaust corroding

flexi brake hoses perishing & ferrules corroding

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor splitting

o/s door check strap broken

o/s/r floor,chassis,front panel corroding

rear floor corroding

slight play front anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,408 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 58,408 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake overhaul

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R924 SNA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R924 SNA, 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 R924 SNA registered?

R924 SNA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R924 SNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 SNA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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