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R799 JJR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 JJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,531 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 63,142 miles

advise n/s/f seat removed

Pass 25 May 2011 60,916 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 60,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 57,694 miles

discs worn rack arms worn

Pass 8 May 2009 48,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 66,331 miles

chip on screen

front flexies starting to perish

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,059 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,055 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 28,586 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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R799 JJR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R799 JJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R799 JJR registered?

R799 JJR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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