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R56 OPE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,696 mi
Last recorded182,696 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 OPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 182,696 miles

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

Windscreen has a crack in the swept area but it dosn't interfere the drivers view

Fail 1 Sep 2014 182,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 174,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 174,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 166,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 166,405 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2011 156,385 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 156,352 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 145,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 145,227 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 136,101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 136,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 127,258 miles

wiper blades starting to wear

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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R56 OPE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R56 OPE, 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 R56 OPE registered?

R56 OPE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R56 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 OPE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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