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A12 FGC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,255 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

widespread surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2011 76,568 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

boot handle broken

Pass 25 May 2010 75,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SPARE WHEEL CARRIEAR TO TAILGATE BROCKEN IN TWO PLACESES

boot handle brocken

Fail 20 May 2010 75,044 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SPARE WHEEL CARRIEAR TO TAILGATE BROCKEN IN TWO PLACESES

boot handle brocken

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,738 miles

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

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

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

rear door difficult to open

Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

rear door difficult to open

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,028 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WORN

Battery insecure

REAR WINDOW INSECURE

Fail 16 Jan 2008 68,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WORN

Battery insecure

REAR WINDOW INSECURE

Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,527 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHUAST WEAK

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A12 FGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A12 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 FGC registered?

A12 FGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A12 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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