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R627 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,388 mi
Last recorded172,388 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 172,388 miles

Body panel insecure fuel tank cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 2 Dec 2017 164,445 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping and noisy in brake rollers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 164,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping and noisy in brake rollers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 158,845 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 158,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 153,495 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 153,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 145,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front wipers detiorating

centre to rear exhaust box outer casing detiorating

corrosion to both front upper inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear floor pan,and both rear floor pans around body mounts

fuel pipes rusty

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside rear inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and hole in offside front inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and hole in offside rear door shut/wheel arch not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and holes in both rear inner wheel arches not within prescribed area

rear seats and belts missing

Fail 19 Dec 2014 144,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both front upper inner wheel arches

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front wipers detiorating

centre to rear exhaust box outer casing detiorating

corrosion to rear floor pan,and both rear floor pans around body mounts

fuel pipes rusty

heavy corrosion and hole in nearside rear inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and hole in offside front inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and hole in offside rear door shut/wheel arch not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion and holes in both rear inner wheel arches not within prescribed area

rear seats and belts missing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,701 miles

corrosion to front of off side rear inner wheel arch area and sill

Fail 13 Dec 2013 134,424 miles

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

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

corrosion to front of off side rear inner wheel arch area and sill

off side front tyre outer edge worn and close to limits

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,412 miles

front pads low, brake fluid low.

n/s number plate lamp slightly dim

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,603 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 114,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

p.a.s. belt loose. see failure list.

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,482 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,469 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,025 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 77,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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R627 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R627 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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R627 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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