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P172 OAR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 OAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,534 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,953 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 61,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,443 miles

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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P172 OAR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P172 OAR, 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 P172 OAR registered?

P172 OAR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P172 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 OAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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