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R396 UYA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 UYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,099 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,405 miles

Central Front Auxiliary drive belt area very noisy

Nearside Front Exhaust crossover clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch near suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Auxiliary drive belt area very noisy

Nearside Front Exhaust crossover clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 74,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,154 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,822 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

brake fluid level low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 63,816 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. nearside front 215/65/16 offside front 215/60/16 (4.1.A.1a)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

brake fluid level low

brake fluid level low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,253 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid work intermittently (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,557 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 58,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front and rear number plates non reflective and no bsau number

advise nearside front inner wheel arch corrded under battery

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,676 miles

advise front and rear number plates non reflective and no bsau number

advise nearside front inner wheel arch corrded under battery

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,522 miles

engine oil leak

rear no plate lamps show a percentage of white light to rear

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,150 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,150 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,838 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,017 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 38,017 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 34,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,040 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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R396 UYA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R396 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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R396 UYA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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