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R264 YAV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 YAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,358 miles

Bonnet catch sticking.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Surface corrosion under the vehicle.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,921 miles

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

tailgate handle damaged - just accetable

trims fitted to outer sills - unable fully inspect

Fail 24 Jul 2008 61,846 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

tailgate handle damaged - just accetable

trims fitted to outer sills - unable fully inspect

Pass 14 Jul 2007 46,462 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to both inner wings

corrosion to nearside front furrell

heavy corrsion to both front wings

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,492 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 36,479 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2006 36,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear door handle broken

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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R264 YAV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R264 YAV, 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 R264 YAV registered?

R264 YAV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R264 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 YAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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