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R93 PCK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 PCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 71,810 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive SUSPECT ROCKER COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 70,420 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 70,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 68,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,302 miles

Central Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 65,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,615 miles

Rear over tank fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear over tank fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,952 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 37,952 miles

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

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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R93 PCK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R93 PCK, 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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R93 PCK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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