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R37 YWL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 YWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,810 miles

Nearside Inner Corrosion to inner sills, vehicle on separate chassis

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

Offside Inner Corrosion to inner sills, vehicle on separate chassis

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 91,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Sill has corrosion. Vehicle on a separate chassis

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

Offside Inner Sill has corrosion. Vehicle on a separate chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 85,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,010 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 76,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 61,749 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,494 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 50,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 48,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,694 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,149 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,557 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 45,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,001 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,772 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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R37 YWL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R37 YWL, 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 R37 YWL registered?

R37 YWL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R37 YWL safe to buy?

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