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R893 DKG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 DKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 93,450 miles

slight play in both front outer a/r/b links

Fail 17 May 2013 93,362 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight play in both front outer a/r/b links

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,885 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,794 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,661 miles

STONE CHIP IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN , FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW .

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,581 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,206 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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R893 DKG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R893 DKG, 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 R893 DKG registered?

R893 DKG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R893 DKG safe to buy?

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