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R944 ULX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 ULX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 128,186 miles

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2015 128,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 123,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,407 miles

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,109 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 113,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 108,408 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 108,408 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,499 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 91,457 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,290 miles

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

Hand brake slightly high

Fail 5 Jul 2007 83,290 miles

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

Hand brake slightly high

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,725 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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R944 ULX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R944 ULX, 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 R944 ULX registered?

R944 ULX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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