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R690 ABE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,506 mi
Last recorded95,506 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 ABE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,506 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,680 miles

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,568 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 59,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,931 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,929 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on the front to back brake pipe. †

corrosion on the offside rear bridge pipe

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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R690 ABE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R690 ABE, 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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R690 ABE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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