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R505 EUA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,355 mi
Last recorded93,355 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 93,355 miles

heavy corrosion to both outer and under sills

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,514 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2010 87,484 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 87,465 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,018 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 84,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has light cracking on outer wall.

offside front tyre has light cracking on outer wall.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has light cracking on outer wall.

offside front tyre has light cracking on outer wall.

Pass 8 May 2007 77,320 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 73,547 miles

Front brake pads worn.

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

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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R505 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R505 EUA, 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 R505 EUA registered?

R505 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R505 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 EUA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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