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R363 VYC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,342 mi
Last recorded128,342 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 VYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,496 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,359 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 125,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,786 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 122,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,394 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 113,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 108,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,141 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,230 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 84,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,627 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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R363 VYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R363 VYC, 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 R363 VYC registered?

R363 VYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R363 VYC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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