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R443 LKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,066 mi
Last recorded35,066 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 25,764 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 25,762 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 22,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 21,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,684 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 20,684 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 20,537 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,203 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 11 May 2012 20,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,539 miles

offside front spot light inop

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,958 miles

offside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,124 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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R443 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R443 LKN, 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 R443 LKN registered?

R443 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R443 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 LKN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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