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R801 EGS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 EGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,036 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,036 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Foot and hand (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 67,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,695 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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R801 EGS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R801 EGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R801 EGS registered?

R801 EGS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R801 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 EGS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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