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P176 KDC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 KDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,346 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 121,346 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,286 miles

coolant leak

front pads look low

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 117,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak

front pads look low

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,875 miles

rear shock absorber bushes slightly perrished

slight oil leak from tranfer box

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear shock absorber bushes slightly perrished

slight oil leak from tranfer box

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,308 miles

some movement in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

steering and suspension componets slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

some movement in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

steering and suspension componets slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED

REAR TORSION BAR BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

REAR UPPER & LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED

REAR TORSION BAR BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

REAR UPPER & LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,585 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED TO EXCESS (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

MAIN EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGE & PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SURPORT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED TO EXCESS (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

MAIN EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGE & PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SURPORT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,358 miles

EXHAUST MAIN SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH STEERING BOX & STEERING IDLER

VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION ( COASTAL CAR!)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 87,991 miles

CAR PULLS TO LEFT ON ROAD

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT & REAR BRAKE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BROKEN

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX ( CLOSE TO LIMIT )

Fail 28 Feb 2008 87,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

CAR PULLS TO LEFT ON ROAD

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BROKEN

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX ( CLOSE TO LIMIT )

Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 80,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 80,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P176 KDC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P176 KDC, 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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P176 KDC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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