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R659 AGU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,400 miles

front bumper damaged

offside wiper blade wearing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,927 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 50,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,460 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 46,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 41,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 31,659 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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R659 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R659 AGU, 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 R659 AGU registered?

R659 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R659 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 AGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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