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R722 ULU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 ULU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,358 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

handbrake has slight high travel

slight play in steering box arm

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,324 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

handbrake has slight high travel

slight play in steering box arm

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 59,308 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 59,308 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 57,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,148 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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R722 ULU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R722 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 R722 ULU registered?

R722 ULU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R722 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 ULU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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