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R976 ULR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,154 mi
Last recorded99,154 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 ULR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 99,154 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust underside

Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all backing plates jhave corrosion

corrosion underside by mounts

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 95,032 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,783 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sided (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside corroded slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2021 93,783 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sided (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside corroded slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,768 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 93,762 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,813 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,805 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,521 miles

Both rear tyre valves leaking.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,521 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both rear tyre valves leaking.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear park brake cables insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2016 87,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear park brake cables insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,817 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 84,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,551 miles

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

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

rear door outside handle snapped but still opens

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear door outside handle snapped but still opens

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,346 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,644 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,948 miles

Accident damage to NSF of vehicle

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,948 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Accident damage to NSF of vehicle

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,661 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R976 ULR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R976 ULR, 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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R976 ULR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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