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R453 JKS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 JKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,788 miles

stone chip in front screen/front tyres perishing/body & chassic heavily corroded/play in front drop links/play in steering arms & box/play in rear upper shocker bushes/osf head-lamp damaged/osr lower lense insercure/nsf slamp panel holed & corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery loose

front and rear bumper brackets heavily corroded

front and rear inner wings sheavily corroded

front chassis heavily corroded

heavy corrosion around front suspension

unable to fully inspect all under body repairs due to covering of underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,577 miles

welding appears to be ok coverd in underseal suspect repairs could be better

Fail 3 Jul 2007 72,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

wide tyres fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 52,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 52,508 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R453 JKS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R453 JKS, 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 R453 JKS registered?

R453 JKS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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