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R234 BNV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 122,240 miles

exhaust hanger broken

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2016 122,075 miles

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,299 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,459 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 101,468 miles

plastic cover sills fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills

welding carried out to boot floor

Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,461 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,385 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,616 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear exhaust held with wire advise new mount fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2008 85,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,399 miles

clutch rubber holed. small hole in near side inner wing, rear fog lamp loose in holder. rear brake pipes rustey on compensater

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,003 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 57,782 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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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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R234 BNV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R234 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 BNV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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