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R215 HAB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 HAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 69,000 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 69,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 64,477 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 64,477 miles

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

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,413 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 6 Apr 2007 58,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

c oolent level low

exhaust rear section slightly blowing

power steering pipes slightly damp recomend full inspection

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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R215 HAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R215 HAB, 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 R215 HAB registered?

R215 HAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R215 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 HAB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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