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R772 GWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,846 miles

vehicle corroded throughout but not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 124,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 93,066 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,066 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 86,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,613 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 79,613 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 72,973 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 72,973 miles

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

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

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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R772 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R772 GWV, 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 R772 GWV registered?

R772 GWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R772 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 GWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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