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LT08 ZPW

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,587 mi
Last recorded140,587 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ZPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 140,587 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 105,132 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 105,132 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 90,836 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

front inner brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view by the driver.

Nearside front tyre tread on 2mm - 3mm.

Offside rear tyre tread on 3mm -4mm.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight movement in steering column (Top mount area).

TYRE SIZE = 225/65R17 101H (4x4).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2013 72,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view by the driver.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread on 2mm - 3mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread on 3mm -4mm.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight movement in steering column (Top mount area).

TYRE SIZE = 225/65R17 101H (4x4).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,911 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to break up.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,911 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f wiper starting to break up.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,250 miles

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

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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LT08 ZPW is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 63,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT08 ZPW, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT08 ZPW is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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