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R680 AGU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear adjacent to securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,038 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,000 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,393 miles

front brake hose ferrule ends corroded

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,940 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on exhaust tail pipe.

corrosion on front lower arms.

front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,815 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

general light corrosion on suspension and chassis.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,746 miles

general light corrosion on suspension and chassis.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,188 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

leak from washer jet y connection.

offside front wiper blade splitting.

slight perishing on front brake hoses.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,452 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 52,452 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 46,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,269 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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R680 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R680 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 R680 AGU registered?

R680 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R680 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 AGU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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