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R835 KFE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 KFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 109,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,890 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S & O/S rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r + n/s/r wheel arches have slihjt corrosion, have been coverd up and not dangerous.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 100,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,316 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,316 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,661 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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R835 KFE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R835 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R835 KFE registered?

R835 KFE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R835 KFE safe to buy?

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