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R531 EUA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 93,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,789 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 60,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,186 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

oil leak

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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R531 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R531 EUA registered?

R531 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R531 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 EUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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