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R928 MCF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,425 mi
Last recorded11,425 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 MCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,425 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,250 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to check seat belt correctly

engine oil leak

exhaust leak from cat to centre join

hand brake travel long

rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link bush

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,875 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,734 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 85,734 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 77,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear &front chassie legs corroded st ider &center draglink sligt play

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 69,777 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R928 MCF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green 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 R928 MCF, 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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R928 MCF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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