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R882 GBR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 GBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,739 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front and rear chassis

covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,736 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front and rear chassis

covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,601 miles

chassis corroded at the front and rear

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,747 miles

rear exhaust mount is broken

exhaust is corroded

front brake hoses are cracking

nearside rear lens is cracked

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is corroded

front brake hoses are cracking

nearside rear lens is cracked

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust mount is broken

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,233 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,166 miles

rear exhaust section is corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,123 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

exhaust tailpipe mounting broken

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,485 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

offside rear tyre low in centre of tread

rear exhaust mount broken

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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R882 GBR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R882 GBR, 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 R882 GBR registered?

R882 GBR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R882 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 GBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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