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R797 RJO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,545 mi
Last recorded115,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 RJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 115,545 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 115,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,546 miles

anti roll link has slight movement on n/s front

front pads getting low

sat nav on windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 96,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,815 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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R797 RJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R797 RJO, 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 R797 RJO registered?

R797 RJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R797 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 RJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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