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R508 EUA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,780 mi
Last recorded55,780 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 55,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all underbody heavily undersealed and some areas of corrosion

many welding repairs to chassis and cab heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2023 55,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all underbody heavily undersealed and some areas of corrosion

many welding repairs to chassis and cab heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2020 55,693 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2020 55,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,572 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,067 miles

Underside of body. Corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,043 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,530 miles

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

bumper mounts corroded

front body mounts by floor corroded

plastic trims on sils

unions corroded on master cylinder

Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bumper mounts corroded

front body mounts by floor corroded

plastic trims on sils

unions corroded on master cylinder

Fail 7 May 2008 53,506 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front backing plates corroded

general corrosion front to rear

rad core corroded

rear bumper mounts corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general corrosion front to rear

Pass 31 May 2006 50,913 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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R508 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R508 EUA, 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 R508 EUA registered?

R508 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R508 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 EUA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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