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P126 KYB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,694 mi
Last recorded135,694 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 KYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2009 135,694 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight binding of front brakes.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 135,694 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight binding of front brakes.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,589 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 111,408 miles

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

front n/s tyre wearimg on outer edge advise rear steel brake pipes be cleaned and greased

Pass 9 Feb 2006 103,075 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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P126 KYB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P126 KYB, 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 P126 KYB registered?

P126 KYB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P126 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 KYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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