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J15 PPS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 PPS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 71,267 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 59,782 miles

fuel pipe rusty

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,558 miles

all rubber bushes starting to perrish

body mounts surface rust

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,081 miles

all rubbers on front suspension perrishing

fuel line rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,425 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,327 miles

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

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

brake pedal pad worn

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake outer sleeve split

n\s rear bumper and fog light damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 57,327 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

brake pedal pad worn

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake outer sleeve split

n\s rear bumper and fog light damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,219 miles

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

brake pedal worn

fuel pipe corroded

hand brake just efficient

outer sill covers fitted

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 56,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wiper rubbers worn

outer sill covers fitted

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

brake pedal worn

fuel pipe corroded

hand brake just efficient

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,927 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,883 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

front wiper begining to deteriate

rear under valance corroded

rear wiper torn

washer level low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,176 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,012 miles

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

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

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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J15 PPS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J15 PPS, 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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J15 PPS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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