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R69 PCK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,313 mi
Last recorded61,313 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 PCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,720 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen damage behind interior mirror in swept area outside Zone A, (Not exceeding 40 mm when veiwed from drivers seat).

Fail 4 Jan 2011 50,698 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,664 miles

Advise service of vehicle.

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

Front registration plate cracked - advise replacement.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 35,659 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise service of vehicle.

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

Front registration plate cracked - advise replacement.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,672 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe slight corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,542 miles

Front windscren badly marked but not in line of vision strongley recomend polishing or replacing.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 20,399 miles

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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R69 PCK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R69 PCK, 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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R69 PCK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 December 1997.

Is R69 PCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 PCK shows 12 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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