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R604 URK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 URK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front chassis rail rusted through at very front behind bumper

several metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 16 Sep 2019 99,072 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front chassis rail rusted through at very front behind bumper

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,187 miles

front chassis rails rusting through forwards of front crossmember

rear of off side inner sill area rusting both sides of previous repair patch

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,531 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in places

near side front tyre badly perishing and outer edge wearing

several metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side outer sill panel area behind plastic cover (5.2.6)

both rear tyres wearing low in places

near side front tyre badly perishing and outer edge wearing

several metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,172 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

front number plate broken

Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of off side inner sill area (5.2.6)

drivers inside door handle broken and very difficult to open fro inside

drivers seat in poor condition

front number plate broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,609 miles

off side and near side front tyres generally deteriorating and outer edges bald

Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,588 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side and near side front tyres generally deteriorating and outer edges bald

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,949 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,932 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre severe cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,580 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 647,847 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,067 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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R604 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R604 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 R604 URK registered?

R604 URK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R604 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 URK shows 21 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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