MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,124 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R697 ESC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R697 ESC, 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 R697 ESC registered?
R697 ESC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R697 ESC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R697 ESC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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