MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped
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
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)
rear propshaft universal joint has slight play
slight play in steering box
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R4 HGF safe to buy?
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