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R919 AKM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,419 mi
Last recorded105,419 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 AKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,419 miles

Oil leak

crack in screen

Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

chip in screen

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,338 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

slight age marks on flexi hoses

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,338 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

slight age marks on flexi hoses

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,538 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 71,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,788 miles

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

centre exhaust baffles noisy

Pass 14 May 2012 58,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 56,119 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 53,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 5 May 2009 51,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,405 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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R919 AKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R919 AKM, 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 R919 AKM registered?

R919 AKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R919 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 AKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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