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R232 NBM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 NBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,026 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake needs slight ajustment

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,754 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

METAL BRAKE PIPE"S SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 2 Oct 2006 69,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R232 NBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R232 NBM, 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 R232 NBM registered?

R232 NBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R232 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 NBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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