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R714 DYJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,010 mi
Last recorded87,010 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 DYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,059 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

anti slip rubber worn

corrosion to both front brake hose furrells

corrosion to fuel filter and fuel hose furrells

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan around seat belt mounting point

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tyre perishing and cracking

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and tyre worn low inner edge 2mm

offside rear brake slightly binding

plastic sill covers fitted

poor repair to rear exhaust mount

porr repair to n/s/r light lense

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill,floor pan at rear around body mount,and offside rear chassis rail

Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

anti slip rubber worn

corrosion to both front brake hose furrells

corrosion to fuel filter and fuel hose furrells

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan around seat belt mounting point

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tyre perishing and cracking

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and tyre worn low inner edge 2mm

offside rear brake slightly binding

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill,floor pan at rear around body mount,and offside rear chassis rail

Pass 16 Jan 2007 74,666 miles

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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R714 DYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R714 DYJ, 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 R714 DYJ registered?

R714 DYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R714 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 DYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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