MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust hanger broken
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic cover sills fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills
welding carried out to boot floor
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
plastic cover sills fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills
welding carried out to boot floor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
rear exhaust held with wire advise new mount fitted
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
clutch rubber holed. small hole in near side inner wing, rear fog lamp loose in holder. rear brake pipes rustey on compensater
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R234 BNV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R234 BNV, 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 R234 BNV registered?
R234 BNV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R234 BNV safe to buy?
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