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R24 KRH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,726 mi
Last recorded107,726 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 KRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 107,726 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 102,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 102,851 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,013 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 95,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,083 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 91,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

o/s front brake flex ferruls corroding

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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R24 KRH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 R24 KRH, 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 R24 KRH registered?

R24 KRH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R24 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 KRH 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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