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R250 UEC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,590 mi
Last recorded71,590 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 UEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,590 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,730 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 66,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,876 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,008 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 52,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,348 miles

Battery box excessively corroded

Battery insecure

Offside front bumper bracket excessively corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 46,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery box excessively corroded

Battery insecure

Offside front bumper bracket excessively corroded

Fail 22 May 2010 45,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 May 2010 45,545 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,346 miles

Radiator corroded

all 4 tyres started perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Radiator corroded

all 4 tyres started perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,017 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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R250 UEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R250 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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R250 UEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R250 UEC shows 18 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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