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R69 UWE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 UWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,253 miles

Exhaust silencer shedding first skin - not leaking.

Nearside front tyre wall cracking.

Offside and nearside front brake outer disc faces deteriorated - pads soon required.

Offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls cracking

Offside headlamp lens damaged - pattern only just visible.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust silencer shedding first skin - not leaking.

Nearside front tyre wall cracking.

Offside and nearside front brake outer disc faces deteriorated - pads soon required.

Offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls cracking

Offside headlamp lens damaged - pattern only just visible.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 111,900 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 108,477 miles

Rear inner wings corroded ,fare enough away fromseat belt mountings.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,922 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S Head lamp holed(sealed with clesr tape)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,032 miles

sOME CORROSION TO REAR WHEEL ARCHES,

Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sOME CORROSION TO REAR WHEEL ARCHES,

Pass 7 Nov 2009 85,949 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,949 miles

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

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

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

All brake pipes greased

OS headlamp glass chipped

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,681 miles

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,870 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust centre silencer box shedding first skin but not leaking.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp lens chipped.

Fail 12 Oct 2005 55,639 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens some impact damage.

Rear centre seat belt fabric damaged.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 55,639 miles

Nearside headlamp lens some impact damage.

Rear centre seat belt fabric damaged.

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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R69 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R69 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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What year was R69 UWE registered?

R69 UWE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R69 UWE safe to buy?

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