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R829 XBW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,779 mi
Last recorded67,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 XBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,779 miles

damage to front bumper

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,773 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

damage to front bumper

slight corrion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 55,549 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,549 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,795 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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R829 XBW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol 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 R829 XBW, 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 R829 XBW registered?

R829 XBW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R829 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 XBW 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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