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R52 URD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 URD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 115,859 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 103,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,767 miles

Has had welding repairs to rear floor pan which is covered in sealant so unable to check if seam welded,

Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,336 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 95,687 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf h/lamp holed

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,687 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf h/lamp holed

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 87,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 87,382 miles

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

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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R52 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R52 URD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R52 URD registered?

R52 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R52 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 URD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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