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R572 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,344 mi
Last recorded150,344 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 150,344 miles

o/s/f brake showing slight bind

Fail 17 Nov 2012 150,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f brake showing slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2011 146,322 miles

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

body corroding

brake pipes corroding

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2011 146,272 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

underbody corrosion

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2008 136,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 126,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2006 115,181 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 104,517 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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R572 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R572 UWE, 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 R572 UWE registered?

R572 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R572 UWE safe to buy?

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