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P130 LWF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,002 mi
Last recorded131,002 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 LWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,002 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

osf shocker top corroded

rear archs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 123,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,209 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,431 miles

second hand suspension parts fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2011 102,911 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,024 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,966 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,966 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,009 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 67,009 miles

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

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

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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P130 LWF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P130 LWF, 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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P130 LWF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P130 LWF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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