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R221 CMX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 CMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,001 miles

corrosion of under body variouse parts and panels

deterioiation of rear tail pipe of exhaust box

Fail 18 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion of under body variouse parts

deterioiation of rear tail pip of exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,648 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,680 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R221 CMX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 R221 CMX, 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 R221 CMX registered?

R221 CMX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R221 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 CMX 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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