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R37 KBM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,577 mi
Last recorded75,577 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 KBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,438 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)

flexy brake pipes ferruels starting to corrode

front and rear suspension corroded

offside rear tyre side wall cuts

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake pads look low

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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R37 KBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R37 KBM, 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 R37 KBM registered?

R37 KBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R37 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 KBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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