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R975 XKE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 XKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 144,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 140,403 miles

Exhaust front pipe flange corroieded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 140,403 miles

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

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

Exhaust front pipe flange corroieded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 136,014 miles

Exhaust front Pipe/Cat Flanges Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect Brake Pipes and Brake Flexible Hoses due to being coated in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 133,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 127,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 127,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,981 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,160 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,661 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

slight foot brake pedel travel

Fail 25 Sep 2008 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

slight foot brake pedel travel

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 91,439 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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R975 XKE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R975 XKE, 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 R975 XKE registered?

R975 XKE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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