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R626 EAE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 EAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 22 May 2014 77,981 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 23 May 2013 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 17 May 2012 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 64,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 62,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,840 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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R626 EAE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R626 EAE, 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 R626 EAE registered?

R626 EAE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R626 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 EAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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