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R208 ERP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 ERP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,004 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,672 miles

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

offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,939 miles

Chip in O/S Headlight

Engine oil leaks front and rear

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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R208 ERP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R208 ERP, 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 R208 ERP registered?

R208 ERP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R208 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 ERP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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