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R747 PCJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 PCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,969 miles

Centre exhaust metal mounting deteriorated

Fuel tank protective cover mounting brackets corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,766 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,148 miles

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

O/s front brake binding slightly.

O/s inner sill slight corrosion visible.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,898 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding.

o/s inner sill under vehicle slight corrosion visible.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,327 miles

please note slight tightness to streeing

please note there is corrison showing to inner sill no holes as yet o/s

Fail 18 Oct 2006 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Please note there is slight tightness to streeing it would be adviced to cheak furure into this

There is corrison showig to inner sill but no holes as yet

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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R747 PCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R747 PCJ, 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 R747 PCJ registered?

R747 PCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R747 PCJ safe to buy?

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