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P711 NKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 NKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,142 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 112,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 96,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,143 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 68,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

oil level low

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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P711 NKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P711 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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What year was P711 NKN registered?

P711 NKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P711 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 NKN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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