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R720 ULU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 ULU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp area (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,677 miles

Centre exhaust baffles dropped.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

NSF tyre bald on inner edge.

NSR tyre 2mm in centre.

Rear exhaust bracket broken off.

Undercarriage front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,818 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded and baffles dropping.

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Rear exhaust pipe bracket broken off.

Slight play in NSF and OSF anti roll bar drop links.

Slight play in NSF and OSF lower front wishbone bushes.

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

x2 wheel nuts missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,338 miles

Centre exhaust baffles dropping.

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

Front inner brake pads not visible.

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

NSF wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe blowing slightly.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,338 miles

Centre exhaust baffles dropping.

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

Front inner brake pads not visible.

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

NSF wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe blowing slightly.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,172 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 46,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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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R720 ULU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R720 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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R720 ULU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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