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R326 KRU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 KRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 99,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,870 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor areas weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,870 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor areas weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,840 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,557 miles

inner sills weak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,927 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,400 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,400 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,609 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,609 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,503 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,072 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,839 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,307 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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R326 KRU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R326 KRU, 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 R326 KRU registered?

R326 KRU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R326 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 KRU shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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