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R312 FPT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 FPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 107,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,942 miles

ADVISE CORROSION O/S BODY, NEAR BODY MOUNTING

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 88,941 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ADVISE CORROSION O/S BODY, NEAR BODY MOUNTING

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,245 miles

ADVISE O/S/F, O/S/R VALVE TO FLEXI AND BOTH MAIN BRAKE PIPES, N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,932 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND 2X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 Nov 2005 79,987 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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R312 FPT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R312 FPT, 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 R312 FPT registered?

R312 FPT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R312 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 FPT shows 7 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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