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P123 TMB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,502 mi
Last recorded146,502 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 TMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 146,502 miles

Brake pedal anti slip is starting to wear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 14 May 2013 146,502 miles

Brake pedal anti slip is starting to wear

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 11 May 2012 139,484 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 139,470 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 129,385 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front bumper support brackets corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,385 miles

front bumper support brackets corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,505 miles

age cracks n/s rear tyre

bad oil leak at rear of engine oil filler cap left off !!

brake pads look new but front brake discs look badly worn

co% slow to respond

fuel pipes corrosion rear of car

power steering belt cracking

rear tyres getting low on tread

tow bar bracket to chassis corrosion starting

Fail 3 Dec 2009 119,051 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

power steering belt cracking

rear tyres getting low on tread

age cracks n/s rear tyre

bad oil leak at rear of engine oil filler cap left off !!

brake pads look new but front brake discs look badly worn

co% slow to respond

fuel pipes corrosion rear of car

o/s front suspension lower ball joint movement may soon require replacement

tow bar bracket to chassis corrosion starting

Pass 3 Dec 2008 110,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 110,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,134 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 99,086 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,962 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 84,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P123 TMB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P123 TMB, 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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P123 TMB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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