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R644 SCH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 SCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 107,450 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

raditor corroded, front number plate cracked,

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, o/s/r light loose, various underbody corrsion, various body corrsion

Fail 6 May 2010 107,450 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

raditor corroded, front number plate cracked,

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, o/s/r light loose, various underbody corrsion, various body corrsion

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 67,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,434 miles

surface corrosion on near side front brake pipe

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2007 58,870 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 55,125 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

offside front tyre outer wall worn

offside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 29 Apr 2005 52,240 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 52,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R644 SCH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R644 SCH, 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 R644 SCH registered?

R644 SCH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R644 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R644 SCH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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