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R811 JJR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 JJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 114,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 110,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both nearside tyres are wearing on edges. New tyres are advised

Brake pipes under vehicle are rubbing together

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,690 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 102,690 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)

major oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,575 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,575 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R811 JJR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R811 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.

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What year was R811 JJR registered?

R811 JJR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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