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R614 TKM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 TKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 89,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2006 68,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,631 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 64,735 miles

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

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

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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R614 TKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R614 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 R614 TKM registered?

R614 TKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R614 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 TKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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