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R738 AGU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,905 miles

Offside Rear 1/4 panel has damage

Rear loading door does not open from the outside

Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear 1/4 panel has damage

Rear loading door does not open from the outside

Pass 9 May 2013 96,662 miles

boot handlr broken and damage to osr wing

surface corrossion

wipers noisey and loose

Pass 16 May 2012 90,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 90,687 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated due to excessive corrosion

Pass 4 May 2011 77,390 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 77,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 65,046 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 65,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 51,411 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,681 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,681 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R738 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R738 AGU, 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 R738 AGU registered?

R738 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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