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R340 MFP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,875 mi
Last recorded62,875 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 MFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,547 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,546 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,400 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 58,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,954 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 42,374 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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R340 MFP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R340 MFP, 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 R340 MFP registered?

R340 MFP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R340 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 MFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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