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R86 LMJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 LMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 96,780 miles

Unable to carry out full test on rear seat belts

Fail 5 May 2015 96,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Unable to carry out full test on rear seat belts

Pass 7 May 2014 90,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 90,885 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,243 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

corrosion on brake discs disc covers corroded

corrosion on front and rear brake and suspension areas

front bumper cross panel corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

corrosion on brake discs disc covers corroded

corrosion on front and rear brake and suspension areas

front bumper cross panel corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,235 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

front brake disc covers corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,235 miles

Nearside 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)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

front brake disc covers corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,138 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,138 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,646 miles

slight corrosion chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2008 79,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,305 miles

both front brake dis/c dust shields corroded

front crossmember behind front bumper corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2007 62,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R86 LMJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R86 LMJ, 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 R86 LMJ registered?

R86 LMJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R86 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 LMJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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