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R768 ERE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,207 mi
Last recorded97,207 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill and floor corroded

offside step insecure

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill and floor corroded

offside step insecure

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,201 miles

n/s front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 60,097 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,267 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R768 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R768 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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R768 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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