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R462 HNJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 HNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,550 miles

advise o/s/f & o/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edges

advise o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

advise o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,504 miles

advise ctr exhaust box rusty

advise o/s/r shocker damp

advise rear brake pipes starting to rust

advise rear fuel pipes starting to rust

sadvise o/s/r shocker cover rusty and deteriated.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,577 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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R462 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R462 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R462 HNJ registered?

R462 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R462 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 HNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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