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R486 HNJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 HNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 141,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 137,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 135,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,097 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 125,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 125,276 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 111,404 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,085 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 97,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 91,602 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,680 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight worn.

Pass 25 May 2011 78,666 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 78,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 63,492 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 63,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 58,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,705 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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R486 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R486 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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R486 HNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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