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P671 NHL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,189 mi
Last recorded64,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,764 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,650 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 62,650 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,941 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,329 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,989 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 53,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 49,545 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 26 May 2006 44,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 40,036 miles

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

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

advise front brake hose ferrels corroded ok time test

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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P671 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P671 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 P671 NHL registered?

P671 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P671 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P671 NHL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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