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M342 MRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,683 mi
Last recorded112,683 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 MRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,683 miles

under sidestarting to rust oil spray

Fail 26 Oct 2009 112,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

under sidestarting to rust oil spray

Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under sidestarting to rust oil spray

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,310 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front body inner both sides but not structrual

rear floor still corroded but rear seats have all been fully removed so it is no longer a pescribed area, only 1 passenger seat.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 107,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 102,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake close to maximum travel

Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 89,526 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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M342 MRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M342 MRP, 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 M342 MRP registered?

M342 MRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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