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R93 NFR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,593 mi
Last recorded41,593 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 NFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 41,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 4 Dec 2025 41,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens loose (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 40,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 40,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general under-body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 33,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 29,959 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and out sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,836 miles

advise o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded plastic trims fitted over sills obscuring inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2019 26,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded plastic trims fitted over sills obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,564 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,262 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,167 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 19,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 19,924 miles

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

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

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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R93 NFR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R93 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 R93 NFR registered?

R93 NFR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R93 NFR shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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