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R791 YKJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 YKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 131,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

both front brake discs inner shields poor condition

both offside and nearside inner door handles damaged but still opperational

both rear fog lamps temporary repared

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

corrosion to both chassis rails

corrosion to both rear floors

heavy corrosion under nearside front wheel arch

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear diff damp

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 117,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis, inner sills and to rear boot floor under rear seats

damage to offside front inner door handle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis, inner sills and to rear boot floor under rear seats

damage to offside front inner door handle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2008 117,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

both front brake disc back plates corroded

corrosion to offside front chassis

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front door handle damaged

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion 30cm rear seat belt mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,872 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 107,098 miles

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot handle faulty

both front brake back plates corroding

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front metal brake pipes corroding

rear metal brake pipe between valve and flexible hose corroding

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

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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R791 YKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R791 YKJ, 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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R791 YKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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