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R942 KKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,111 mi
Last recorded87,111 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 KKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,111 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

front axk and steering tie rods corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and ferralls

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

front axk and steering tie rods corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and ferralls

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,785 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,351 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 73,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 66,167 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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R942 KKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R942 KKN, 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 R942 KKN registered?

R942 KKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R942 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 KKN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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