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R904 URA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 URA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,097 miles

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

both front suspension turets corroded

under body corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,279 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,967 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

headlight protectors very dirty

offside front top shocker mounting heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all metal brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

headlight protectors very dirty

offside front top shocker mounting heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,881 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,710 miles

FRONT NO PLATE BECOMING DEFUSED

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

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

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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R904 URA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R904 URA, 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 R904 URA registered?

R904 URA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R904 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R904 URA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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