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R751 UOD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 UOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,841 miles

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

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

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

Severe Oil Leak from Engine

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,841 miles

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

Severe Oil Leak from Engine

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,961 miles

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

O/S/R Outer Tyre Tread Starting to Split

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 115,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R Outer Tyre Tread Starting to Split

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 112,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

alternator/vacuum pump drive belt slack but not slipping

body to chassis rubber brake hoses sheathed, unable to fully see condition of hoses

nearside rear tyre chaffed on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread no cords showing

steering colum gaitor split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 90,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

alternator/vacuum pump drive belt slack but not slipping

body to chassis rubber brake hoses sheathed, unable to fully see condition of hoses

nearside rear tyre chaffed on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread no cords showing

steering colum gaitor split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

alternator/vacuum pump drive belt slightly slack but not slipping

ends of wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,621 miles

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

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

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

alternator/vacuum pump drive belt slightly slack but not slipping

ends of wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,754 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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R751 UOD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R751 UOD, 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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R751 UOD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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