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R470 VND

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 VND
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,542 miles

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

battary loose

Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,675 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 97,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,177 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,852 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 62,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,421 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 46,421 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour. both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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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R470 VND is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R470 VND, 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 R470 VND registered?

R470 VND is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R470 VND shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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