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R954 NRA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 NRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,079 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,079 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,277 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to all fuel/brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,284 miles

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

front discs liped slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,661 miles

front brake discs are slightly liped

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,775 miles

chip in windscreen 'b zone'

Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,574 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,574 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,921 miles

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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R954 NRA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R954 NRA, 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 R954 NRA registered?

R954 NRA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R954 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 NRA shows 10 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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