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R697 YJN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,004 mi
Last recorded132,004 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 YJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 132,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 132,004 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 126,422 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inside edges

battery insecure

Fail 22 May 2012 126,422 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 120,723 miles

There is a oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 120,716 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

There is a oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 117,033 miles

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

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

near side front tyre deteriorating on outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2008 113,310 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 113,289 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 110,221 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 110,221 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 107,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 107,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R697 YJN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R697 YJN, 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 R697 YJN registered?

R697 YJN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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