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R717 EGH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 EGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner arches/chassis corroded.

oil leaking

rear cross member corroded inside offside rear inner arch

reverse lamps not working

underside very muddy

Fail 19 Dec 2023 83,439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner arches/chassis corroded.

oil leaking

rear cross member corroded inside offside rear inner arch

reverse lamps not working

underside very muddy

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bad corrosion to both rear wheel arches

vehicle underside very muddy

Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,323 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Underside muddy

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,508 miles

handbrake travels high.

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle under side very muddy

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 76,545 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and rear outer behind cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills corroded behind covers but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,077 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,286 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,272 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,271 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,272 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,079 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,805 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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R717 EGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R717 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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What year was R717 EGH registered?

R717 EGH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R717 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 EGH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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