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P120 GCH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 GCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 125,684 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORROADED

Fail 17 Aug 2010 125,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORROADED

Fail 25 Feb 2010 125,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 111,302 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 101,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust rear silencer outer case corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,920 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust rear silencer outer case corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,924 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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P120 GCH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P120 GCH, 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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P120 GCH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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