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R669 YGV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,124 mi
Last recorded48,124 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 YGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,124 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and cracking on treads

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit and cracking on treads

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 39,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,493 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2007 35,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,870 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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R669 YGV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 R669 YGV, 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 R669 YGV registered?

R669 YGV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R669 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 YGV 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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