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P710 NKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 NKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 100,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear body anchore points corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,877 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 78,867 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Inner 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

slight brake bind offside rear

slight distortion in front tyres tread

Fail 23 Mar 2009 72,570 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

slight brake bind offside rear

slight distortion in front tyres tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,139 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside front brake hose metal ferrule ends slight corrosion

offside & nearside front tyre tread wear slightly uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 58,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear dody anchore points corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,321 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 51,321 miles

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

brake unions to offside rear brake hose corroding

front lower wishbones corroding

headlamp beam pattern poor both sides

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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P710 NKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P710 NKN, 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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P710 NKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P710 NKN safe to buy?

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