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R668 MCA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,358 mi
Last recorded112,358 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 MCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,481 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,270 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 92,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,750 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 74,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 74,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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R668 MCA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R668 MCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R668 MCA?

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What year was R668 MCA registered?

R668 MCA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R668 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 MCA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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