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R685 UOY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 UOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,669 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,733 miles

REAR DIFF BAD OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,733 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR DIFF BAD OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,413 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED AND CRACKED.

MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL.(NON-MOT)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,538 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,223 miles

O/S rear brake recording less than N/S rear on service and parking efficiencies

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,715 miles

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

oil leak rear axle

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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R685 UOY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R685 UOY, 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 R685 UOY registered?

R685 UOY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R685 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 UOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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