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R624 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,251 mi
Last recorded138,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 124,865 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 124,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,200 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,042 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 109,042 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 105,086 miles

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded but outside of safety belt and suspension prescribed areas

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 98,195 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2010 84,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

rear seat folded down obstructing seat belt check

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer outer skin corroded

rear seat folded down obstructing seat belt check

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,630 miles

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

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 78,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 78,680 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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R624 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R624 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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R624 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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