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R521 OST

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 OST
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,009 miles

rear number plate damaged. movement at both front anti roll bar links. both inner sills corroded. metal fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,547 miles

petrol pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Sep 2006 72,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

petrol pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

petrol pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,008 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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R521 OST is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 R521 OST, 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 R521 OST registered?

R521 OST is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R521 OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 OST 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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