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R28 URD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 URD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2023 121,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,879 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints [small pin holes in rear tail section] (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,535 miles

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 31 Jul 2014 75,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,488 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,251 miles

Both front flexi-brake hoses perishing.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,685 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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R28 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R28 URD, 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 R28 URD registered?

R28 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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