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R612 GPN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle Very Corroded

Fuel Filter and pipes to it Excessively corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,766 miles

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

Underbody Corrosion - NS & OS Near Trailing Arm Mountings

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,766 miles

Underbody Corrosion - NS & OS Near Trailing Arm Mountings

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight Play In Steering Mechanism

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,175 miles

Slight Play In Steering Mechanism

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,233 miles

OSF Brake Binding Slightly

OSF Chassis Slightly Corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF Brake Binding Slightly

OSF Chassis Slightly Corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,756 miles

Front Sections Of Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated (Corroded)

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

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Slight Underbody Corrosion - O/S/F Chassis

Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,711 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sections Of Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated (Corroded)

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

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Slight Underbody Corrosion - O/S/F Chassis

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,333 miles

All 4 Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Both Front Tyres Worn Much More On Outer Edges (Possible Tracking)

Chassis Slightly Corroded In Several Places

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,333 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

2 Nails In Nearside Rear Tyre

All 4 Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Both Front Tyres Worn Much More On Outer Edges (Possible Tracking)

Chassis Slightly Corroded In Several Places

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear Wiper Blade Split / Partly Missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,508 miles

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

PDC system faulty

offside front tyre worn on outer edge ad perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

surface corrosion around rear body mountings

Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,508 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

PDC system faulty

offside front tyre worn on outer edge ad perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

surface corrosion around rear body mountings

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,784 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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R612 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R612 GPN, 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 R612 GPN registered?

R612 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R612 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 GPN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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