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R582 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,600 miles

All four tyres worn in tread depth.

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,114 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,113 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,304 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,982 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 40,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 37,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 34,268 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,232 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2005 30,367 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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R582 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R582 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 R582 UWE registered?

R582 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R582 UWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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