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R477 HNJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,374 mi
Last recorded53,374 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 HNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,076 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,076 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,141 miles

bad engine oil leak from rear of engine

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bad engine oil leak from rear of engine

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,339 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 47,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tyre wall cracking on r/n/s

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,982 miles

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

tyre wall cracking on r/n/s

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,455 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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R477 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R477 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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What year was R477 HNJ registered?

R477 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R477 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 HNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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