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R680 YGV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,655 mi
Last recorded108,655 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 YGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,176 miles

Brake pipes to the off side and near side rear hubs are showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,176 miles

Brake pipes to the off side and near side rear hubs are showing some signs of corrosion.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,703 miles

2x resr axle brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x resr axle brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,168 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 65,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 65,098 miles

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

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 YGV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R680 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 R680 YGV registered?

R680 YGV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R680 YGV safe to buy?

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