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R833 KFE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 KFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 129,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 125,293 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 11 Nov 2013 125,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,284 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 118,282 miles

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

Number plate lamps loose fitting

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,145 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT UNDER BUMPER

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 109,145 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT UNDER BUMPER

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,027 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 102,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 96,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,457 miles

Slight bind both front brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2007 83,135 miles

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

Slight bind nearside front brake

both front flexy ferrals slighty corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,079 miles

both front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

front brake pads low.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 71,868 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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R833 KFE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R833 KFE, 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 R833 KFE registered?

R833 KFE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R833 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 KFE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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