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R532 XPU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 XPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 131,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 92,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,809 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

STEEL BRAKE PIPE FROM LOAD SENSE VALVE TO FLEX PIPE,CORRODING.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 79,809 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STEEL BRAKE PIPE FROM LOAD SENSE VALVE TO FLEX PIPE,CORRODING.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,638 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Sep 2007 73,638 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,259 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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R532 XPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R532 XPU, 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 R532 XPU registered?

R532 XPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R532 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 XPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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