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R697 OWP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 OWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

damage to n/s/r & front off vehicle

front bumper bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,002 miles

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

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

matched pair of centre lights not working and mounting insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

matched pair of centre lights not working and mounting insecure

metallic scraping noise from nsf brake backplate

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,583 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 66,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R697 OWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R697 OWP registered?

R697 OWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R697 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 OWP shows 6 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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