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R218 BKJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 91,360 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,528 miles

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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R218 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R218 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R218 BKJ registered?

R218 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R218 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 BKJ shows 5 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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