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R649 VSE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,278 mi
Last recorded87,278 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 VSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge has excessive splits (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,841 miles

off side front tyre has surface cracks

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,158 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,642 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,396 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,924 miles

exhaust starting to rust

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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R649 VSE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R649 VSE, 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 R649 VSE registered?

R649 VSE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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