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R866 NNP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,431 mi
Last recorded149,431 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 NNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 140,667 miles

driver seat buckle bolt insert missing

fuel pipe and brake pipe covered in shilts paint

offside rear shock obsorber cover corroded

rear brake compensator showing age

vehicle showing rust

Fail 18 Nov 2014 104,666 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

driver seat buckle bolt insert missing

fan belts cracks showing

fuel pipe corroded fuel tank end

nearside and offside outer wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside front body tumpets corroded

offside rear shock obsorber cover corroded

rear brake pipe showing corrosion at compensater

rear washer not working

vehicle showing rust all around

Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nsr and osr outer wheel arches corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

fuel pipe corroded on osr

Fail 19 Sep 2013 138,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nsr and osr outer wheel arches corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

fuel pipe corroded on osr

Pass 26 Sep 2012 132,094 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both outer sills have plastic covers

Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 124,509 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

stone chip nsf screen outside swept area

Pass 15 Sep 2009 118,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 98,752 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 82,388 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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R866 NNP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R866 NNP, 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 R866 NNP registered?

R866 NNP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R866 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 NNP shows 13 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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