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R461 HNJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 HNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 114,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner to outer sill not joined together (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres bold on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall splitting

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,329 miles

Inner sills/outer sills rusty.

O/s inner silled repair plate undersilled.

Oil leak ()

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,018 miles

Inner sills rusty.

O/s repair plate undersilled.

Surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 104,994 miles

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

Inner sills rusty.

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,971 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,657 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2008 90,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 81,571 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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R461 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R461 HNJ, 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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R461 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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