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R272 DJW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,835 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,845 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 91,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,570 miles

o/s/rear seat back slightly loose

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,750 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 87,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front and rear tyres slightly perished on side walls.

Steel brake pipes to load sense valve slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 84,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front and rear tyres slightly perished on side walls.

Steel brake pipes to load sense valve slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,963 miles

Steel brake pipes to load sense valve slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,951 miles

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

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

Steel brake pipes to load sense valve slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,752 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 78,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,738 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 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DJW, 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 DJW registered?

R272 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R272 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 DJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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