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R811 EGS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 EGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 89,532 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 81,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,745 miles

All road tyres were low on pressure.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,731 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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R811 EGS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R811 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 R811 EGS registered?

R811 EGS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R811 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 EGS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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