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P674 NHL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,206 mi
Last recorded103,206 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 103,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 98,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 94,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 94,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,764 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside moisture in headlamp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

emission just met

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,588 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,289 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 93,289 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,165 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,764 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,003 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,042 miles

Both rear upper shock bushes slight worn

Exhaust clamps (front) deteriorating

Exhaust poorly fitted

Fuel pipe unions in poor condition

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Slight play in offsice front antiroll bar link rod

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2010 72,031 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear upper shock bushes slight worn

Exhaust clamps (front) deteriorating

Exhaust poorly fitted

Fuel pipe unions in poor condition

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Slight play in offsice front antiroll bar link rod

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,061 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr and osr tyres perrished

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,569 miles

Both front cassis legs have heavy surface corrosion

Both rear chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion

Front brakes only just pass im-balance test figures

Slight lift in offside rear top shock absorber bush

Fail 10 Nov 2008 69,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front cassis legs have heavy surface corrosion

Both rear chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion

Front brakes only just pass im-balance test figures

Slight lift in offside rear top shock absorber bush

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,488 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses heavilly perished

slight blow from centre box

slight play in osf anti roll bar link rod

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both front flexible brake hoses heavilly perished

slight blow from centre box

slight play in osf anti roll bar link rod

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,125 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 5 Sep 2005 55,751 miles

NS screen washer jet spray weak

rear brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

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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P674 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P674 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 P674 NHL registered?

P674 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P674 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P674 NHL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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