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R961 OCJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 OCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,113 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,113 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,694 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has aa small cut in the tred.

Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,694 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cut in nearside tyre,but not to the cords.

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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R961 OCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R961 OCJ, 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 R961 OCJ registered?

R961 OCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R961 OCJ safe to buy?

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