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P265 NVX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,381 mi
Last recorded52,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 NVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,381 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 52,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

fuel cap cover not locking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,066 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2009 45,101 miles

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

Oil leak

front n.o plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,234 miles

Oil leak

brakes squick under r.b.t

nearside rear tyre wallsides slight cracs

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,989 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes squic under r.b.t

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,217 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres slight cracs on wallsides

Fail 24 Aug 2006 41,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P265 NVX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P265 NVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P265 NVX registered?

P265 NVX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P265 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 NVX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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