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R405 YRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded mid/rear

rear silencer missing

Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,568 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX MISSING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MIDDLE FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Fail 14 Jun 2025 87,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated AND HAS PLAY (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX MISSING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MIDDLE FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroided

Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,956 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear 2pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroided

Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,176 miles

chassis corroaded at the rear

rear fuel pipes corroaded

both front jacking points are corroaded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,586 miles

both side bar mountings corroded

wash bottle leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2015 63,283 miles

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

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

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

both side bar mountings corroded

wash bottle leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,743 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres have cuts on outer wall

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres have cuts on outer wall

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,451 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering noise while turning.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,451 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering noise while turning.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,691 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 52,323 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,890 miles

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

front wiper could be better

horn operartion could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,475 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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R405 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R405 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 R405 YRP registered?

R405 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R405 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 YRP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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