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P118 LWF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 LWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2007 110,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear neaeside and offside wheel arches corroded.

unable to obtain a print out of the emmissions result due to the very high smoke level, smoke meter contamination.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 103,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 96,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 96,595 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P118 LWF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P118 LWF, 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 P118 LWF registered?

P118 LWF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P118 LWF safe to buy?

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