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R969 NRA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,421 mi
Last recorded78,421 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 NRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,874 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,874 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 67,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,658 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 62,655 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,711 miles

Front exhaust securing clamp deteriorated and not fully secured

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,101 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,640 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,483 miles

slight oil leak on differential

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,379 miles

oil leak from diff

rad fan cover mounting bolt missing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 42,322 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from diff

rad fan cover mounting bolt missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,133 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,063 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 26,063 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R969 NRA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R969 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 R969 NRA registered?

R969 NRA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R969 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 NRA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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