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R979 BAC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 BAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,398 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded, not considered excessive

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,180 miles

Emissions not tested Fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded, not considered excessive

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,278 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,585 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear door can't be opened from outside

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,061 miles

offside front metal brakepipe slightly corroded ,

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,061 miles

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

offside front metal brakepipe slightly corroded ,

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,467 miles

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe on axle ,, slight play on front prop rear joint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,143 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 63,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads apear low .. corrosion setting in through out vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,208 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 57,178 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 40,864 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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R979 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R979 BAC, 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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R979 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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