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R267 NBM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,407 mi
Last recorded65,407 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 NBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 65,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to cords 195/15 94r (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/s handbrake cable guide clip broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,822 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished

Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to parish, (cracking on outer side wall)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 60,599 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold to centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to parish, (cracking on outer side wall)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,446 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,598 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2011 43,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,061 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,979 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,979 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,995 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads for wearing on inner and outer edges, 195/15.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,692 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R267 NBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R267 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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R267 NBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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