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R404 YRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,529 mi
Last recorded103,529 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,529 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust fouling on chassis

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

osr tyre cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2013 103,191 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust fouling on chassis

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,926 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,234 miles

Play in rear diff mount bushes.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in rear diff mount bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,670 miles

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

oil leak to rear diff

Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,684 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

rear differential spraying oil over exhaust

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 51,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R404 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R404 YRP, 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 R404 YRP registered?

R404 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R404 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 YRP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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