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R836 MGC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,483 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,543 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,889 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 82,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 75,879 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 97,682 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 68,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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R836 MGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R836 MGC, 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 R836 MGC registered?

R836 MGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R836 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R836 MGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R836 MGC have outstanding finance?

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