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R693 RSW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 RSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,944 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 90,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,577 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 75,577 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 48,083 miles

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

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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R693 RSW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R693 RSW, 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 R693 RSW registered?

R693 RSW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R693 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 RSW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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