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R299 DJW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,907 mi
Last recorded128,907 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 128,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and metal pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front back plate corroded

various corrosion on suspension front and rear and chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 114,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,101 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 90,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 87,190 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,467 miles

offside front brake binding near to limit

sill covers 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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R299 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R299 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 R299 DJW registered?

R299 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R299 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 DJW shows 14 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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