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R36 YNO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,713 mi
Last recorded116,713 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 YNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,286 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,236 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front headlight trim is loose

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,236 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front headlight trim is loose

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,995 miles

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear seats not fitted

front and rear tyres are perishing

offside front steel brake pipe to flexible hos is corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear seats not fitted

offside front steel brake pipe to flexible hos is corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,160 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

engine has a dangerous oil leak

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing below limit on edges and badly perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering

rear axle noisy

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

engine has a dangerous oil leak

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing below limit on edges and badly perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

play in steering

rear axle noisy

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,591 miles

both front flexy hoses perrished

n/s/f tyre low and perrished

n/s/r tyre perrished

some corrosion on both front chassis rails

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,199 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

front and rear tyres perished

front and rear tyres worn on edges

front brake flexi hoses perished

offside front chassis corroded

play in steering box

steel brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,199 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all shock absorbers corroded

front and rear tyres perished

front and rear tyres worn on edges

front brake flexi hoses perished

offside front chassis corroded

play in steering box

steel brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,209 miles

All four shock absorbers are weak

All four tyres are perished

Both front lower wishbones are corroded

Some play in steering linkages

Steel brake pipes are corroded & brake flexi hoses are perished & ferrules are corroded

Tinted windows fitted to front sides

Fail 13 Dec 2007 81,209 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four shock absorbers are weak

All four tyres are perished

Both front lower wishbones are corroded

Some play in steering linkages

Steel brake pipes are corroded & brake flexi hoses are perished & ferrules are corroded

Tinted windows fitted to front sides

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,046 miles

very slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,406 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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R36 YNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R36 YNO, 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 R36 YNO registered?

R36 YNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R36 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 YNO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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