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R716 PCY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 PCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 97,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,350 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,159 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 83,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,813 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,597 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD.

THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW AND A NAIL IN THE TREAD.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,013 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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R716 PCY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R716 PCY, 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 R716 PCY registered?

R716 PCY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R716 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 PCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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