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P121 OEG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,050 mi
Last recorded53,050 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 OEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 53,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,975 miles

Corrosion to chassis, floor pans, suspension, shock absorbers, coil springs, brakes, brake pipes and exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,838 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,393 miles

Underbody heavily corroded including suspension, exhaust, brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,273 miles

Underbody heavily corroded including suspenion, exhaust, brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,159 miles

Brake pipes and hoses heavily corroded

Fuel lines corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,687 miles

General surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,453 miles

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,708 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,963 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 43,793 miles

all tyres cracking

brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2010 40,908 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,908 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,221 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,963 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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P121 OEG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P121 OEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P121 OEG registered?

P121 OEG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P121 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 OEG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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