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P524 NBU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 NBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,308 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 96,364 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

allbrake pipes greased

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake hose ferrules rusty

long handbrake travel

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/sn/s front suspension spring top mountains starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches,door step mountains starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,216 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/sn/s front suspension spring top mountains starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches,door step mountains starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2006 92,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P524 NBU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P524 NBU, 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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P524 NBU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P524 NBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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