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R920 EAA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,929 mi
Last recorded164,929 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 EAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 164,929 miles

N/S REAR SHOCK MOUNT CORRODED REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 153,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded at rear

inner and outer sills and wheelarches corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2014 148,084 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,981 miles

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 136,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 128,937 miles

exhaust centre section outter skin corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,108 miles

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat poorly fitted to adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,147 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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R920 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R920 EAA, 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 R920 EAA registered?

R920 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R920 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 EAA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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