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R382 UYA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

156,410 mi
Last recorded156,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 UYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 156,410 miles

underside difficult to inspect due to thick underseal

Fail 9 Jan 2026 156,399 miles

Steering column has an unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))

underside difficult to inspect due to thick underseal

Fail 27 Mar 2023 156,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion of suspension mountings (1.2.1 (g))

Central Obligatory mirror missing mirror (3.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak system part missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened dangerous to drive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corroded within 30cm of body mounting

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear of vehicle and tow bar corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounts

plastic sill covers fitted

some under-body corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2022 153,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corroded within 30cm of body mounting

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear of vehicle and tow bar corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounts

plastic sill covers fitted

some under-body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front body mount prescribed area corroded

plastic sill covers

some under body corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2021 151,305 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure mountings excess corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear and offside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front body mount prescribed area corroded

offside front brake pip corrosion

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear fuel pipe corrosion

plastic sill covers

some under body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2020 149,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corrosion

offside front outrigger corroded, within 30cm of a body mount

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 149,832 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corrosion

offside front outrigger corroded, within 30cm of a body mount

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 148,116 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,574 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 145,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,906 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting, not excessive

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,903 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 36% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting, not excessive

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,523 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting, not excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,481 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting, not excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,082 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside and offside of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting but not excessive

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,380 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, close to legal limit

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm, close to legal limit

offside rear tyre tread derpth 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 102,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,093 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 91,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 86,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,808 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 79,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,325 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)

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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R382 UYA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 R382 UYA, 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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R382 UYA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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