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R721 PCY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 PCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,562 miles

near side front inner wing corroded

rear floor corroded and has been welded from inside

Fail 5 Sep 2009 120,549 miles

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

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

near side front inner wing corroded

rear floor corroded and has been welded from inside

Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,692 miles

all rear trailing arm bushes worn

both front lower suspension arms,front bushes starting to crack

Fail 8 Sep 2008 107,692 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all rear trailing arm bushes worn

both front lower suspension arms,front bushes starting to crack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,634 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 98,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear tie bar bushes worn

chassis and near side bottom suspension arm rusting

near side front flexi brake pipe rusting

rear flexi brake pipe rusting

rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 79,633 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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R721 PCY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R721 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 R721 PCY registered?

R721 PCY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R721 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 PCY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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