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R370 VYC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 VYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,135 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 97,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,745 miles

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

rear pipe missing [exhaust]

Fail 3 Jan 2013 82,744 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear pipe missing [exhaust]

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,190 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 65,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,618 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 59,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,828 miles

slight brake bind to offside front brake.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,946 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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R370 VYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R370 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R370 VYC?

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What year was R370 VYC registered?

R370 VYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R370 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 VYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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