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R696 EGH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 EGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2011 91,389 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,389 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 86,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 82,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 79,166 miles

front number plate cracked but secure

osf door handle broken but able to open

Pass 20 Oct 2007 75,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R696 EGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R696 EGH, 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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R696 EGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R696 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 EGH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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