MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
exhaust in poor condition
near side rear outer sill slightly corroded
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
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
off side sill corroding
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R548 XPU safe to buy?
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