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R216 BKJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,119 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 95,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,906 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 82,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

number plate lights bulbs are dim

windscreen has chip on drivers side

Pass 4 May 2013 73,320 miles

Exhaust center section is corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in nearside front steering

Slight play in offside front steering

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,120 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lens covers deteriorating

main exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,428 miles

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

EMISSIONS CLOSE TO LIMITS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 40,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 40,510 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R216 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R216 BKJ, 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 R216 BKJ registered?

R216 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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