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R808 EAE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,705 mi
Last recorded127,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 EAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 118,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 118,979 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 109,107 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sill slightly rusty

centre and tailpipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,252 miles

Oil leak

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,740 miles

rear exhaust pipe getting wear/corroded

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 53,371 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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R808 EAE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R808 EAE, 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 R808 EAE registered?

R808 EAE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R808 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 EAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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