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R241 UEC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 UEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 134,169 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside innner and outter sill have been repaid in places but some slight corrosion in places still

offside innner and outter sill have been repaid in places but some slight corrosion in places still

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,933 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front intreior door handle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,888 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner wheel arch has been reapired adequately

Offside rear chassis has been reaired but appropriately

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front discs slightly worn

full exhauset slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 125,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front discs slightly worn

full exhauset slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 110,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 106,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 90,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 90,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 90,015 miles

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

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

Offside 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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R241 UEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R241 UEC, 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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R241 UEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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