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R94 UWB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,995 mi
Last recorded63,995 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 UWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,995 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit on inner edge

offside front ciol spring corroded

offside front metal brake pipe in poor surface condition

offside front ttyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,925 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake pipes greased

nearside wiperblade starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2006 49,101 miles

as advised before

Fail 9 Nov 2006 49,092 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,913 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 43,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R94 UWB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R94 UWB, 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 R94 UWB registered?

R94 UWB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R94 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 UWB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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