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R534 NCY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,087 mi
Last recorded63,087 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 NCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,087 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 63,083 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm upper wishbone front bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,424 miles

note O/S/F outter anti roll bar linnk arm bush perrished

note corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,708 miles

engine idle speed uneven.

nearside front tyre low.

offside front tyre low on edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

engine idle speed uneven.

nearside front tyre low.

offside front tyre low on edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing near legal limit on inner edges

rear cross member slightly corroded on offside near towbar mount

Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,911 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing near legal limit on inner edges

rear cross member slightly corroded on offside near towbar mount

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,209 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,191 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,673 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking.

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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R534 NCY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green 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 R534 NCY, 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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R534 NCY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R534 NCY safe to buy?

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