MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDERBODY FRESHLY UNDERSEAED
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed co2 readings too high (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Intermediate drop arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake servo plate corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play bush aswell (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil sump corroded
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND MOST OF UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS SURFACE RUST
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT LAMBDA SENCOR {LAMBDA SENCOR INSECURE} (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner body sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner body sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front and rear registration plate has 3d efect
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper blades slightly perished
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight corrosion on fuel pipes
front flexi hoses starting to perish
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R455 YTU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R455 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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R455 YTU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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