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R541 JAR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,810 mi
Last recorded51,810 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 JAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 51,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 50,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,812 miles

Unable to check Rear Seatbelts

Fail 15 Sep 2021 48,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Unable to check Rear Seatbelts

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,834 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 47,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 47,821 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

areas of vehicle coated in underseal.

general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 1 May 2018 46,931 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 12 May 2017 46,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2016 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 45,548 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 44,223 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,121 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,615 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,548 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 29,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 27 Jul 2005 27,317 miles

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

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

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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R541 JAR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R541 JAR, 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 R541 JAR registered?

R541 JAR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R541 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 JAR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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