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R435 YTU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 YTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 101,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 100,865 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 98,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 94,574 miles

advised offside front and rear flexi brake hoses just starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2013 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advised offside front and rear flexi brake hoses just starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,612 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 71,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 71,059 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2005 65,549 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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R435 YTU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R435 YTU, 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 R435 YTU registered?

R435 YTU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R435 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 YTU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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