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R59 AEX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 75,044 miles

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

Exhaust front flange deteriorated

Exhaust rear clamp broken but system still supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on walls

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,949 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 May 2012 65,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 59,403 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,766 miles

play detected in o/s/r thrust bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,342 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD JOINTS, HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY INIT

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R59 AEX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R59 AEX, 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 R59 AEX registered?

R59 AEX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R59 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 AEX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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