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R944 VNO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 VNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,472 miles

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

Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured towbar (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded going into the rear load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded going into the rear load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured towbar (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

oil leaks from front

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/rear tyre

fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

nail in o/s/rear tyre

oil leaks from front

rusty o/s/front brake pipe

slight wear in steering u/j

Fail 16 Oct 2015 108,292 miles

rusty o/s/front brake pipe

slight wear in steering u/j

oil leaks from front

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/rear tyre

fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,201 miles

o/s/front track rod end as slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/front track rod end as slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,560 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,001 miles

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

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

slight rear brake judder

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,863 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,673 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 78,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,465 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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R944 VNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R944 VNO, 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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What year was R944 VNO registered?

R944 VNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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