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P109 GKO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 99,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

brake pads low

corrosion underside

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,208 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,253 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 92,629 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 92,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 90,722 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2012 89,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2011 87,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 78,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 75,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,770 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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P109 GKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P109 GKO, 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 P109 GKO registered?

P109 GKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P109 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 GKO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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