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R972 JBM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 JBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,065 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Chassis corroding.

Front and rear inner arches corroded.

Offside front brake flexy hose deteriorated.

Offside front tyre cracking between tread.

Offside front wing slightly insecure.

Offside wing mirror damaged.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 109,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp broken (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (5.2.6)

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Chassis corroding.

Front and rear inner arches corroded.

Offside front brake flexy hose deteriorated.

Offside front tyre cracking between tread.

Offside front wing slightly insecure.

Offside wing mirror damaged.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,909 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Front and rear chassis corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Sills starting to corrode.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,078 miles

Both front wings corroding.

Chassis starting to corrode.

Front bumper support starting to corrode.

Rear bumper damaged.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,369 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing.

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

Exhaust system corroding and tail pipe missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing.

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

Exhaust system corroding and tail pipe missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 91,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 86,010 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,758 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,758 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,136 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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R972 JBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R972 JBM, 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 R972 JBM registered?

R972 JBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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