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R669 SCH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,809 mi
Last recorded147,809 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 SCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 147,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 144,362 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside front headlamp starting to deteriorate

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 144,348 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside front headlamp starting to deteriorate

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 126,774 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,507 miles

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

intermediate exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 16 May 2008 98,468 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE AT REAR BRAKES.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,140 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION JOIN BADLY CORRODED.

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 12 May 2006 67,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 69,752 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in nearside headlamp

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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R669 SCH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R669 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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R669 SCH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R669 SCH safe to buy?

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