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R620 BAF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 BAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to limits strongly advise replace (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded exccesively [ not structural]

advise corrosion to all underside

all brake pipes corroded advise attention underside

eng oil/diff oil leaks

front discs and pads worn to limits

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 120,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to limits strongly advise replace (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded exccesively [ not structural]

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise corrosion to all underside

all brake pipes corroded advise attention underside

eng oil/diff oil leaks

front discs and pads worn to limits

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,335 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,895 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,895 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 98,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

main chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre has small cuts

Fail 24 Jan 2011 98,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

main chassis slightly corroded

n/s/f inner seal area corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

o/s/f tyre has small cuts

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,410 miles

slight perrishing to both front flexi brake hoses

Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 87,597 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,938 miles

o/s inner sill corroded

oil leaks on engine (sump gasket)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R620 BAF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R620 BAF, 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 R620 BAF registered?

R620 BAF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R620 BAF safe to buy?

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