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R378 NUD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,338 mi
Last recorded104,338 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 NUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,338 miles

plastic cover sills fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,856 miles

perishing to osr tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,897 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,587 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,100 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,335 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 58,807 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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R378 NUD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R378 NUD, 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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R378 NUD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R378 NUD safe to buy?

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