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R432 YRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,660 mi
Last recorded110,660 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,404 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,418 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,672 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perrished

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

rear brake flexy hose ferrule heavely corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,461 miles

centre/rear exhaust getting weak

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint, ok for mot at present

Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,461 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre/rear exhaust getting weak

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint, ok for mot at present

Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,742 miles

rear exhaust weakening

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,677 miles

both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

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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R432 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R432 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R432 YRP registered?

R432 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R432 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 YRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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