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P104 WBM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,515 mi
Last recorded80,515 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 WBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,515 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported very corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,616 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,616 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,328 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,469 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedel rubber worn slightly

nearside rear seat back little loose

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,913 miles

brake pedel rubber worn

handbrake high

nearside and offside front seat belt buckle bushes worn

unable to check offside rear seat belt has vehicle loaded up

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,913 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedel rubber worn

handbrake high

nearside and offside front seat belt buckle bushes worn

unable to check offside rear seat belt has vehicle loaded up

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,221 miles

both front brake flexy hoses starting 2 crack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,539 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,539 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,433 miles

two middle front optional lamps are not working and are not included in the inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2007 54,433 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

two middle front optional lamps are not working and are not included in the inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,829 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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P104 WBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P104 WBM, 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 P104 WBM registered?

P104 WBM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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