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P226 PNB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,469 mi
Last recorded134,469 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 PNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 134,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 134,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 124,474 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 123,401 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 113,069 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 112,933 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side rear child seat fitted †seat belt ok

off side tyre worn close to legal limit only mot passable

Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,915 miles

Brake pipes coated ?

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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P226 PNB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P226 PNB, 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 P226 PNB registered?

P226 PNB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P226 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 PNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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