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R611 TKM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 TKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,970 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,323 miles

signs of corrosion on both nearside and offside outer sills but not able to see clearly as plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,709 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 73,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,431 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

number plate bulb not working.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,665 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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R611 TKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R611 TKM, 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 R611 TKM registered?

R611 TKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R611 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 TKM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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