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P57 NLN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 NLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 102,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,911 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bolts lose (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,658 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and floor. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion to front centre outrigger/body mounting.

Excessive corrosion to front offside and nearside inner wings

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,744 miles

Condition of outer sills cannot be assessed,plastic covers fitted.

Corrosion to both front brake back plates.

Corrosion to offside and nearside front bumper mounting brackets.

Corrosion to;Offside and nearside front floors,offside front centre body mounting outrigger,offside and nearside chassis.

Excessive corrsion to rear offside and nearside bumper mounting brackets.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Condition of outer sills cannot be assessed,plastic covers fitted.

Corrosion to both front brake back plates.

Corrosion to offside and nearside front bumper mounting brackets.

Corrosion to;Offside and nearside front floors,offside front centre body mounting outrigger,offside and nearside chassis.

Excessive corrsion to rear offside and nearside bumper mounting brackets.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,289 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

suspension corroded

vehicle corroded on underside

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle corroded on underside

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,319 miles

battery insecure

fuel pipes rusty

underside and suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2013 88,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

fuel pipes rusty

underside and suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,425 miles

some corrosion on tront suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,790 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,965 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust bracket fractured however exhaust is well supported

Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,723 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 63,946 miles

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

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

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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P57 NLN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P57 NLN, 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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P57 NLN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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