MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
body rust
both inner sills corroded
noise on front brakes, backplates?
oil leaks
rear wiper blade split
tyre sidewall damage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front number plate almost obscured by bull bar
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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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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