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R330 UKH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,105 mi
Last recorded133,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 UKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,105 miles

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

corroded throughout underside

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 120,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

high level brake light partially lit

Fail 27 May 2011 120,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

high level brake light partially lit

Fail 5 May 2011 120,040 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

high level brake light not compleatly lit

o/s/f inner wing weak at strut mounting

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 5 May 2010 110,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

body holed at n/s/f shocker mounting

high level brake light partially working

Fail 5 May 2010 110,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

body holed at n/s/f shocker mounting

high level brake light partially working

Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 93,567 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,173 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 81,161 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres at 2 to 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,582 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 67,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2005 52,202 miles

Slight corrosion on both brake pipes to front flexi hose's

Slight corrosion on both front to back brake pipe's

Slight corrosion on rear axle brake pipe's

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 52,202 miles

Slight corrosion on both brake pipes to front flexi hose's

Slight corrosion on both front to back brake pipe's

Slight corrosion on rear axle brake pipe's

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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R330 UKH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R330 UKH, 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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R330 UKH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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