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R601 URK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 URK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,032 miles

battery insecure have secured battery

Fail 15 Mar 2014 105,032 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure have secured battery

Pass 9 Mar 2013 95,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,687 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,487 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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R601 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R601 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.

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What year was R601 URK registered?

R601 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R601 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 URK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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