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R894 BAC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,173 mi
Last recorded39,173 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 BAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,499 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall cords not exposed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,997 miles

LOWER O/S/R BRAKE READINGS FOOT & HANDBRAKE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,766 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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R894 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R894 BAC, 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 R894 BAC registered?

R894 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R894 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 BAC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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