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R223 UFC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,286 mi
Last recorded55,286 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 UFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 55,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 55,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 54,555 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,861 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,678 miles

front brake pads low

front no plate minor damage

Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R223 UFC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R223 UFC, 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 R223 UFC registered?

R223 UFC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R223 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 UFC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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