MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all 4 tyres low tread (replace before winter)
center exhaust outer skin coming of not blowing at time of test.
front brake pads very low not below limits at time of test.
underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 WKE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R518 WKE, 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 R518 WKE registered?
R518 WKE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R518 WKE safe to buy?
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