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R602 URK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,225 mi
Last recorded108,225 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 URK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 108,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 82,934 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING + OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Fail 22 May 2008 82,934 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

RADIATOR LEAKING + OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,620 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,415 miles

REQS SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ( FREE PLAY)

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING COUPLING

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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R602 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R602 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 R602 URK registered?

R602 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R602 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R602 URK shows 6 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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