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R447 LKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,906 mi
Last recorded104,906 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fed pipes to and from load valve corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,819 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to axle flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 98,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front windscreen has tone chip

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sills corroded

steering is slight noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,756 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,462 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,409 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,237 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,971 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,368 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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R447 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R447 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 R447 LKN registered?

R447 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R447 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 LKN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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