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P117 OGT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,696 mi
Last recorded120,696 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 OGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 120,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 115,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,406 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 67,625 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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P117 OGT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P117 OGT, 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 P117 OGT registered?

P117 OGT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P117 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 OGT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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