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R92 NFR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,407 mi
Last recorded130,407 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 NFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,664 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,945 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 103,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,415 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 98,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,883 miles

O/S/R Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,734 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 78,708 miles

both front tyres close to minimum

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front brake binding

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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R92 NFR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R92 NFR, 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 R92 NFR registered?

R92 NFR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R92 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 NFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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