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R431 YRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,207 mi
Last recorded120,207 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 120,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,523 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 95,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 87,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R431 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R431 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 R431 YRP registered?

R431 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R431 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 YRP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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