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R894 ULP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,063 mi
Last recorded81,063 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 ULP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch/sill end weakend by corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch/sill end weakend by corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,815 miles

Nearside Rear door shut/wheelarch weakend by corrosion

both rear sill ends weakend by corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65r16 98h (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear door shut/wheelarch weakend by corrosion

both rear sill ends weakend by corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,483 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,459 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,067 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,754 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 50,005 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

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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R894 ULP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R894 ULP, 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 R894 ULP registered?

R894 ULP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R894 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 ULP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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