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R272 DGH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,337 mi
Last recorded91,337 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 DGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,196 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,592 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,586 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,472 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,650 miles

o/s/r inner arch/sill holed,outer sill covers fitted,inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,652 miles

corrosion to servo,chassis,suspension mounts/components/brake pipes,unable to see brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,251 miles

inner sills rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,106 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,663 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,287 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,230 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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R272 DGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R272 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.

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What year was R272 DGH registered?

R272 DGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R272 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 DGH shows 21 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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