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R940 MPY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,530 mi
Last recorded63,530 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 MPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r o/s/r brake backplates corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,530 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust corroded and leaking

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

n/s/r and o/s/r brake backplates corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,874 miles

Battery loose

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

front wipers slight smear

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Fail 10 Jul 2010 62,874 miles

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

front wipers slight smear

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Battery loose

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,269 miles

n/s/f cv boot clip missingbut not insercure.

o/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking.

sill covers fitted.

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

n/s/f cv boot clip missingbut not insercure.

o/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking.

sill covers fitted.

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,603 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,284 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,058 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,269 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,249 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 38,035 miles

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

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

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 MPY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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