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R548 XPU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,913 mi
Last recorded113,913 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 XPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,913 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

near side rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,902 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

near side rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,364 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

off side sill corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2015 112,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

off side sill corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/ rear tyre sisewalls cracking

plastic covers over sills

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,591 miles

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

n/s+o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

plastic covers over n/s+o/s sills

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,388 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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R548 XPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R548 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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R548 XPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R548 XPU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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