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R269 DGH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,489 mi
Last recorded79,489 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 DGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

abs components have been removed.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,448 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

abs components have been removed.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,979 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,542 miles

both sills slightly corroded / sill kit fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills corroded

brakes pull slightly to o/s on roadtest

sill kit fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,318 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,343 miles

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

slightly oily around bottom of engine

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,837 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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R269 DGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R269 DGH, 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 R269 DGH registered?

R269 DGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R269 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 DGH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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