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R38 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,805 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,797 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,111 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section mounting corroded off but system still secure

exhaust centre section poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut area slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r door steps weak

o/s wiper blade poor condition

stonechip damage to o/s headlight

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section mounting corroded off but system still secure

exhaust centre section poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut area slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r door steps weak

o/s wiper blade poor condition

stonechip damage to o/s headlight

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,469 miles

front wipers poor

rear wheelarches & undersills weak

signs of dampness around fuel tank

stonechip o/s headlight & poor pattern

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,675 miles

exhaust poor

rear shockers poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,693 miles

rear shockers poor

exhauste poor

o/s headlight poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

n/s/r sill holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,756 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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R38 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R38 UWE, 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 R38 UWE registered?

R38 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R38 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 UWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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