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R679 AGU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

876 mi
Last recorded876 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 876 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,290 miles

modified for off road

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2018 110,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,111 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 103,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 102,975 miles

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose nut loose (2.2.B.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 hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

rear seats and belts have been removed

Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear inner sills corroded . not detrimental to mounting points

Fail 2 Dec 2016 91,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,496 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,463 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,111 miles

battery insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,111 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2007 59,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 59,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,688 miles

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

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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R679 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R679 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 R679 AGU registered?

R679 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R679 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 AGU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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