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R940 GCD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 GCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 83,751 miles

Emissions not tested no exhaust at rear (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car at centre (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at centre (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section missing (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,275 miles

body rust

both inner sills corroded

noise on front brakes, backplates?

oil leaks

rear wiper blade split

tyre sidewall damage

Fail 14 Nov 2016 82,275 miles

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

body rust

both inner sills corroded

noise on front brakes, backplates?

oil leaks

rear wiper blade split

tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,371 miles

Both front brake hoses beginning to perish

Both front seatbelt stalks loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR inner upper wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses beginning to perish

Both front seatbelt stalks loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR inner upper wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak

body and bumper damage and rusty

both front brake discs corroded on edges and slight noise

both outer sills corroded and some repairs already made

both rear seats in folded position

corrosion around rear body mounts

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,084 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake discs rusty and slight noise

major weld repairs have been carried out

Fail 21 Nov 2013 76,084 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake discs rusty and slight noise

major weld repairs have been carried out

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,063 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

body damage

corrosion around rear body mounts

Fail 20 Nov 2012 74,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

body damage

corrosion around rear body mounts

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,389 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake and fuel pipes rusty

off side inner sill rusted through

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

rear bumper,offside bracket support correded and broken , nearside bracked corroded

slight leak from osr damper

unable to fully inspected rear seats and seat belts due to seats being locked to folded position

unable to insected outer body sills due to side skirt covers been fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery weak!!

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s outer body sill

front wiper blades worn !!

n/s/f brake binding only just passed test

outewr cover of steering wheel becoming insecure

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,563 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all front to rear brake and fuel pipes have been sprayed over

unable to fully check welded repairs due to trim covers and under seal

unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 4 Dec 2009 68,563 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all front to rear brake and fuel pipes have been sprayed over

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,069 miles

corrosion to both front wishbones

front number plate set back behind bull bar only just passed test

light cracks in all tyres

outer cover of steering wheel loose

Pass 15 Dec 2007 63,256 miles

front number plate almost obscured by bull bar

Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,087 miles

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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R940 GCD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R940 GCD, 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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R940 GCD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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