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R4 HGF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 HGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 86,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

underside of vehicle covered in mud

vehicle modified for offroading

Pass 25 May 2024 85,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,263 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,856 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Tow bar mounting bolt not fully engaged with fixing nut but not loose/insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2021 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Tow bar mounting bolt not fully engaged with fixing nut but not loose/insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,033 miles

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

near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 23 Nov 2017 68,033 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,294 miles

rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,071 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,301 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,155 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 57,155 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,321 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,999 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 48,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,205 miles

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

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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R4 HGF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R4 HGF, 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 R4 HGF registered?

R4 HGF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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