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P116 PLY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 PLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,307 miles

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

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

brake system and pipes coroded around clips,steering and suspension worn and coroded.sills covered and very suspect.ns rear wheel different.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 110,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

brake system and pipes coroded around clips,steering and suspension worn and coroded.sills covered and very suspect.ns rear wheel different.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,352 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,350 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,297 miles

offside frontbrake pipe to front flex slightly corroded

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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P116 PLY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P116 PLY, 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 P116 PLY registered?

P116 PLY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P116 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 PLY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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