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P110 MBD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 MBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 115,249 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wishbone bushes splitting

corrosion on all jacking points

filler neck heavily corroded

n s f tyre low outer edge

rear diff seal leaking

rear tailgate handle damaged

secondary reflectors missing rear bumper

slight perishing n s f flexi hose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,818 miles

all four tyres low

front pads look low

front suspension arms heavily rusted

metal fuel lines corroded

rear brake compensator heavily rusted

rear door doesnt open

rear shocks weaping

Fail 12 Feb 2009 108,818 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

all four tyres low

front pads look low

front suspension arms heavily rusted

metal fuel lines corroded

rear brake compensator heavily rusted

rear door doesnt open

rear shocks weaping

Pass 12 Feb 2008 102,147 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

centre exhaust minor leak.

front suspension/arms/hubs/steering arms+track rod ends corroding.

fuel pipes corroding badly.

n/s/r boot floor around seatbelt mount corroding.

n/s/r fog light becoming insecure.

n/s/r light lens becoming insecure.

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

o/s/r fog light starting to become insecure.

rear boot door handle broken.

rear suspension/axle/tie bar arms corroding.

unable to outer sills fully due to plastic covers.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 102,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

centre exhaust minor leak.

front suspension/arms/hubs/steering arms+track rod ends corroding.

fuel pipes corroding badly.

n/s/r boot floor around seatbelt mount corroding.

n/s/r fog light becoming insecure.

n/s/r light lens becoming insecure.

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

o/s/r fog light starting to become insecure.

rear boot door handle broken.

rear suspension/axle/tie bar arms corroding.

unable to outer sills fully due to plastic covers.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 94,984 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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P110 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 P110 MBD, 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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P110 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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