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R753 ERE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,112 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 117,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 114,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 112,228 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 107,688 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 107,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 95,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 86,220 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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R753 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R753 ERE, 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 R753 ERE registered?

R753 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R753 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 ERE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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