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R981 KUG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,158 miles

Both front exhaust mounting rubbers detatched, system adequately supported

Both rear tyre sidewalls heavilly cracked, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front exhaust mounting rubbers detatched, system adequately supported

Both rear tyre sidewalls heavilly cracked, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

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

Your vehicle has met the required service brake efficiency, but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,899 miles

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 28 Feb 2009 50,895 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,832 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 48,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,981 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 45,981 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,272 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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R981 KUG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R981 KUG, 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 R981 KUG registered?

R981 KUG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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