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P208 FWP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,626 mi
Last recorded80,626 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 FWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,626 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,586 miles

1 fuel lines near tank corroded 2 brake lines near comp valve corroded 3 nsf brake slight bind 4 both front under arches corroded 265/50/15

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,645 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,881 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 64,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,326 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 58,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both front flexi ferrels corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,080 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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P208 FWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P208 FWP, 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 P208 FWP registered?

P208 FWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P208 FWP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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