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R392 SJO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,418 mi
Last recorded91,418 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 SJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,290 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 88,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,422 miles

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes rusty

pas box weeping

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,356 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering box weeping

Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering box weeping

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

oil leaking from steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,201 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate damage

rev lights not working

Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,198 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroaded

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,830 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 39,315 miles

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

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

advise rear metal fuel pipes corroaded

rear wash wipe not supplying water to rear screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2005 55,567 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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R392 SJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R392 SJO, 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 R392 SJO registered?

R392 SJO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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