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R554 EUA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,859 mi
Last recorded174,859 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 174,859 miles

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

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

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

Plastic covers on both sills

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 174,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front inner bay (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Plastic covers on both sills

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 165,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 164,890 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 152,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 152,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 140,131 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 140,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 129,122 miles

advise corrosion at offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 27 Jul 2010 108,343 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 108,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,605 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rrear tyre slight damage to ,outer side wall

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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R554 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R554 EUA, 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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R554 EUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R554 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 EUA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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