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R574 URK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 URK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,930 miles

brake and petrol pipes corroding away

front shock absorvers corroding away

offside and nearside sills corroding away

offside rear bumper loose

rear wheel archers corroding away

Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,930 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

brake and petrol pipes corroding away

front shock absorvers corroding away

offside and nearside sills corroding away

offside rear bumper loose

rear wheel archers corroding away

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,525 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding away

offside and near side outer sills corroding away holes

only 50% of centre brake light staying on

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding away

offside and near side outer sills corroding away holes

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 73,709 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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R574 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R574 URK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R574 URK registered?

R574 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R574 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 URK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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