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R837 KWR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,836 mi
Last recorded69,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 KWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,956 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,445 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 64,391 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,862 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,218 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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R837 KWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R837 KWR, 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 R837 KWR registered?

R837 KWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R837 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 KWR shows 9 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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