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R609 JUA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 JUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,649 miles

front bumper securing bracket excesively corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 34,939 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 8,869 miles

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

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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R609 JUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R609 JUA, 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

How do I check the history of R609 JUA?

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What year was R609 JUA registered?

R609 JUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R609 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 JUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R609 JUA have outstanding finance?

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