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R266 VKX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 VKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 78,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 74,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 74,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 74,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 74,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 73,763 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 73,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front prop u/j has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,260 miles

driver geting old, please take care when driving towards him..

Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,996 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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R266 VKX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R266 VKX, 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 R266 VKX registered?

R266 VKX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R266 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 VKX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R266 VKX have outstanding finance?

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