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P644 NHL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,391 mi
Last recorded104,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,391 miles

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

both outer sills are covered by plastic skrits not allowing full inspection

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2011 104,391 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills are covered by plastic skrits not allowing full inspection

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,125 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 98,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,369 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 94,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,061 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 87,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 49,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,912 miles

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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P644 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P644 NHL, 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 P644 NHL registered?

P644 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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