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P125 HRM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,420 mi
Last recorded106,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 HRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 103,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 96,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

modified suspension and steering

Fail 27 Apr 2017 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

modified suspension and steering

Pass 11 May 2016 94,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,677 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

modified vehicle and suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,010 miles

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

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

modified suspension and body

tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,224 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 79,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,284 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre on inner tyre wall perished and cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,102 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking in treads

Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear tyres perished and cracking in treads

Pass 10 Oct 2009 61,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 54,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 49,067 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,662 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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P125 HRM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P125 HRM, 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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P125 HRM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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