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R611 VEV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,388 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 72,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,256 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 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

R611 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R611 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 VEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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