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P181 HAK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,656 mi
Last recorded128,656 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 HAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2017 122,341 miles

rear door handle damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filter and fuel pipes heavily corroded

general under body corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 122,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filter and fuel pipes heavily corroded

general under body corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear door handle damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter and pipes heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

rear door handle damaged

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter and pipes heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

rear door handle damaged

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,001 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

front wiperblades worn

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside outer c.v gaiter perished

offside outer c.v gaiter perished

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,417 miles

General welding repairs to vehicle

Rear door handle damaged

Some general underbody/chassis corrosion

brake pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake bind

Fail 30 Jan 2014 105,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake bind

Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,292 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside reverse light not working

rear door handle damaged

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever slightly damaged

rear door handle broken

Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever slightly damaged

rear door handle broken

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,336 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished on sidewalls

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,683 miles

some perrishing of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy perrishing of nearside rear tyre outer side wall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,198 miles

hand brake travel long

Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake travel long

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,120 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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P181 HAK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P181 HAK, 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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P181 HAK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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