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P214 JPO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,475 mi
Last recorded90,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 JPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,822 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEELBEARING NOISEY

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEELBEARING

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

front brake discs worn (pads not clearly visable)

front chassis legs corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel line corroded

rear tyres perished

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,822 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEELBEARING NOISEY

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEELBEARING

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

front brake discs worn (pads not clearly visable)

front chassis legs corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel line corroded

rear tyres perished

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,790 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 48,034 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 42,591 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2005 38,416 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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P214 JPO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P214 JPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P214 JPO registered?

P214 JPO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P214 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 JPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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