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P705 NHL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,270 mi
Last recorded76,270 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,270 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

exhaust tail pipe broken off

front brake pads worn low

front number plate broken

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,233 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,153 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,548 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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P705 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise 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 P705 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 P705 NHL registered?

P705 NHL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P705 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 NHL 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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