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R695 GHR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 GHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,817 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,537 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,686 miles

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

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

noise from engine bay

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Noise from engine

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Noise from engine

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,954 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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R695 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R695 GHR, 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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R695 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R695 GHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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