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L251 HKM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 HKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,157 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,704 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,648 miles

Fuel lines at rear are corroding.

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,380 miles

electrical wiring rubbing on steering column † †oil leak † †front brake pads starting to get low † †offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,380 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

electrical wiring rubbing on steering column † †oil leak † †brake pads starting to get low † †offside front wiper blade starting to split

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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L251 HKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L251 HKM, 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 L251 HKM registered?

L251 HKM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is L251 HKM safe to buy?

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