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R770 VJO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

237,694 mi
Last recorded237,694 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 VJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 237,694 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner sill and wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 237,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner sill and wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,999 miles

corrosion under vehicle and metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 15 Aug 2015 229,954 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion under vehicle and metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2014 220,532 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 220,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 210,339 miles

4x4

Fail 16 Aug 2013 210,339 miles

4x4

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 202,672 miles

both outer sills corroded and holed. small hole in off side rear inner sill near side wheel arch holed

Pass 14 Sep 2011 200,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 197,691 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 194,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 194,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 190,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 186,381 miles

main exhaust silencer weak and rusty

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2006 181,756 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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R770 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R770 VJO, 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 R770 VJO registered?

R770 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R770 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 VJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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