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R237 NES

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 NES
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,033 miles

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 89,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,774 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion holes in O/S/F inner wing.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,268 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slightly low readings on nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,868 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,868 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,328 miles

battery insecure

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

brake pipe on rear axle and brake pipe going to compensater corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,101 miles

o/s inner sill heavily undersilled, difficult to assess repair.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 67,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,307 miles

both wipers becoming smeary

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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R237 NES is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R237 NES, 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 R237 NES registered?

R237 NES is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R237 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 NES shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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