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R201 ARL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 ARL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,025 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,731 miles

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

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

Please replace both front tyres soon.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 74,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Please replace both front tyres soon.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,287 miles

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,346 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 53,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 53,233 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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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R201 ARL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R201 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R201 ARL registered?

R201 ARL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R201 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 ARL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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