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P172 WHG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,272 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip provisions worn

driver door check strap missing

off side rear floor pan slightly corroded, boot area

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,530 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip provisions worn

driver door check strap missing

off side rear floor pan slightly corroded, boot area

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pedal rubbers worn

drivers door check strap missing

radiator poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,010 miles

both fuel pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both fuel pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

near side rear tyre inner sidewall perished and cracked

outer sill covers fitted

radiator core poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,584 miles

battery insecure

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

near side rear tyre inner sidewall perished and cracked

outer sill covers fitted

radiator core poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,885 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,592 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

radiator in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

radiator in poor condition

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,851 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,712 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 40,712 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,034 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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P172 WHG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P172 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

P172 WHG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P172 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 WHG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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