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R95 VUJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,452 mi
Last recorded180,452 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 VUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 180,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 177,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 177,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 172,697 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 151,739 miles

N/S FRONT AND REAR SEATS NOT FITTED -SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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R95 VUJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R95 VUJ, 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 R95 VUJ registered?

R95 VUJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R95 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 VUJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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