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R882 UOY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 UOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 114,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded fronts and front to rear and all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering all of vehicle shell (6.1.A.1)

vehicle structure past point of repair

Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise power steering noisy needs looking at

Fail 5 Jan 2015 112,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise power steering noisey needs looking at

Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,486 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,196 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,373 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,373 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,258 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 96,155 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,000 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,000 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2007 79,891 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 72,224 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 72,218 miles

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

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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R882 UOY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R882 UOY, 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 R882 UOY registered?

R882 UOY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R882 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 UOY shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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