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R287 YAV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 YAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,472 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine area noise

fuel pipes rusting

n/s/f tyre repaired with mushroom

rear bumper damage

side skirts fitted

white vapour from exhaust

Fail 31 Jan 2012 125,463 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine area noise

fuel pipes rusting

n/s/f tyre repaired with mushroom

rear bumper damage

side skirts fitted

white vapour from exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2008 125,092 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 124,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 112,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 112,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,570 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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R287 YAV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R287 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 R287 YAV registered?

R287 YAV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R287 YAV 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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