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R73 EVL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 EVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,974 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,815 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,029 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,208 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,488 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,472 miles

has had welding repair as per previous fail. unable to check correctly as covered in sealer etc

Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,375 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre starting to get close on outer treads

Pass 6 Feb 2007 60,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 60,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,941 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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R73 EVL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R73 EVL, 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 R73 EVL registered?

R73 EVL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R73 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 EVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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