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R313 KRU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,646 mi
Last recorded75,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 KRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r inner wing holed

o/s/r handbrake cable clip broken

stone-chip o/s lower corner of screen

Fail 14 Feb 2015 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

n/s/r inner wing holed

o/s/r handbrake cable clip broken

stone-chip o/s lower corner of screen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,869 miles

front and rear chassis dimples starting to corrode

nearside rear sill closing panel startign to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,637 miles

Nearside front, offside front & offside rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear exhaust starting to corroded.

Slight corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 54,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,943 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,574 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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R313 KRU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R313 KRU, 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 R313 KRU registered?

R313 KRU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R313 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 KRU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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