1997 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · R28 URD
1997 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 121,591 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1590cc
R28 URD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 121,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R28 URD Mileage History
- 20/10/2021105,879 mi
- 18/10/2022116,711 mi+10,832 mi
- 16/10/2023121,591 mi+4,880 mi
Average of roughly 7,905 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R28 URD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Vitara (R28 URD) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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