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R445 CBA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 CBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,664 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

presented with offside rear seat folded down

rear door inner sills/wheel arches corroded and holed

signs of corrosion around shock absorber top mountings(under bonnet)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 72,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

presented with offside rear seat folded down

rear door inner sills/wheel arches corroded and holed

signs of corrosion around shock absorber top mountings(under bonnet)

Pass 20 May 2008 68,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,955 miles

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

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

advise fuel lines corroding rear

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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R445 CBA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R445 CBA, 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 R445 CBA registered?

R445 CBA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R445 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 CBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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