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R891 WGW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,988 mi
Last recorded46,988 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 WGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 46,988 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 46,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,885 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 32,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 9,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,199 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 6,733 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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R891 WGW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R891 WGW, 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 R891 WGW registered?

R891 WGW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R891 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 WGW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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