CarVerify

Free Car Check

R274 VEV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,054 mi
Last recorded123,054 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 123,054 miles

Engine mis-fire

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Minor chips to windscreen

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 May 2013 112,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R Seat removed

Pass 23 May 2013 112,229 miles

O/S/R Seat removed

Pass 8 May 2012 100,038 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R Seat removed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R Seat removed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 86,345 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R Seat removed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 70,896 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

No rear seats fitted at time of test.Both rear seat belts damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2010 70,775 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

No rear seats fitted at time of test.Both rear seat belts damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,920 miles

Corrosion N/S Rear inner wheel housing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S Rear seat removed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 45,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 25,720 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
Full Suzuki Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R274 VEV 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 76.9%.

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 R274 VEV, 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

How do I check the history of R274 VEV?

You can check the full history of R274 VEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R274 VEV registered?

R274 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R274 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 VEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R274 VEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R274 VEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.