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R930 EAA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,628 mi
Last recorded119,628 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 EAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2008 119,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 117,426 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 117,426 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 115,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 115,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 109,980 miles

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2005 109,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

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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R930 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R930 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 R930 EAA registered?

R930 EAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R930 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 EAA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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