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R466 JFH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 JFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 94,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 79,506 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 75,017 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 75,017 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,109 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 71,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R466 JFH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R466 JFH, 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 R466 JFH registered?

R466 JFH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R466 JFH safe to buy?

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