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R295 YHK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 YHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,446 miles

Both front inner wing top areas corroded

Evidence of sealed & painted repairs to offside inner sill areas

Sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,379 miles

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

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

Both front inner wing top areas corroded

Evidence of sealed & painted repairs to offside inner sill areas

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2013 72,358 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,180 miles

boot handle broken

Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

boot handle broken

both front tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,776 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,381 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front and nearside front hub/swivel and back plates corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,829 miles

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

both rear tyres getting perished

Pass 19 Aug 2006 55,509 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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R295 YHK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R295 YHK, 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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R295 YHK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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