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P170 JJU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 JJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 May 2013 75,603 miles

vehicle generally corroded underneath

brake pipes becomming corroded

exhaust poor

tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P170 JJU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P170 JJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P170 JJU registered?

P170 JJU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P170 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 JJU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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