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P112 MBD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 MBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,893 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,462 miles

Corrosion of both side inner sill

Fail 30 Dec 2010 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion of both side inner sill

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,493 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,615 miles

srs light on

Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,615 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

srs light on

Fail 18 Dec 2007 74,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,487 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,679 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 73,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 72,730 miles

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

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

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

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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P112 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P112 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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What year was P112 MBD registered?

P112 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P112 MBD shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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