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R62 TKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 TKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 161,360 miles

offside front body mounting area corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 161,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front body mounting area corroded

offside front inner door handle insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2012 154,758 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 154,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills heavily corroded, but not in prescribed areas

Nearside rear chassis corroding

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

Offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully check the condition of the outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 142,518 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 142,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 129,987 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 116,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 116,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 106,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,280 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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R62 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R62 TKN, 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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R62 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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