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R716 ULU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 ULU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,264 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 32,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,021 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 60,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 45,661 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 39,016 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front and rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2008 37,074 miles

front flexy brake hoses cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 32,600 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R716 ULU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R716 ULU, 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 R716 ULU registered?

R716 ULU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R716 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 ULU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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