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P136 DSA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 DSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 118,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 110,818 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 110,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both inner sills corroded and holed

brake fluid low

general bodywork corrosion

possible brake fluid leak from right hand rear brake drum area

power steering pipes corroded

slight bad earth at rear light

Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front brake hose ferrule showing some corrosion

o/s front brake hose ferrule showing some corrosion

rear brake hose ferrule showing some corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2005 97,080 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P136 DSA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P136 DSA, 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 P136 DSA registered?

P136 DSA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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