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R231 CUR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,713 mi
Last recorded139,713 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 CUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 139,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 132,268 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 19 Aug 2008 129,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 115,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,406 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 94,372 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,610 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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R231 CUR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R231 CUR, 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 R231 CUR registered?

R231 CUR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R231 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 CUR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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