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R64 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker mounts excess corroded and holed both sides (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,275 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 85,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,188 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides shocker mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,188 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides shocker mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,111 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing has sharp edge ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing has sharp edge ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,033 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,029 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 74,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,821 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,994 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,663 miles

offside rear tyre showing small cracks to the outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres showing very small cracks to the outer side walls

Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,654 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres showing very small cracks to the outer side walls

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,497 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tail pipe corroded showing deterioration

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,857 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,701 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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R64 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R64 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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R64 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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