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R295 DJW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,358 miles

Battery insecure, recommend attention.

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear, recommend replace.

Nearside wheel arch slight insecure/displaced, recommend attention.

Offside front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre worn, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,358 miles

Battery insecure, recommend attention.

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear, recommend replace.

Nearside wheel arch slight insecure/displaced, recommend attention.

Offside front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre worn, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre rubber cracking.replacement recommended.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre rubber cracking.replacement recommended.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,364 miles

Front brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Offside front brake pipe corroded, recommend attention.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,150 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 41,740 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in prop-shaft joint

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R295 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R295 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R295 DJW registered?

R295 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R295 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 DJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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