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R64 JMR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,513 mi
Last recorded109,513 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 JMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 109,513 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,122 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,122 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 102,691 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 102,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 96,358 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,605 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 93,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 91,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 91,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,331 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 88,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,951 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 83,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 74,151 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 74,151 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R64 JMR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R64 JMR, 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 R64 JMR registered?

R64 JMR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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