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P683 RAF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,090 mi
Last recorded173,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 RAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 173,090 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 173,090 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 168,640 miles

Corrosion to body mounts

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 161,243 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 161,243 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 152,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 136,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 136,567 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 127,072 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

N/S front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2010 118,578 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 118,578 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 112,456 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,248 miles

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 104,248 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 92,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

crack in n/s rear indicator lens

o/s rear inner wing corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,198 miles

O/s front brake binding

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

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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P683 RAF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P683 RAF, 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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P683 RAF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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