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P214 TBT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,385 mi
Last recorded103,385 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 TBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 103,385 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding,OK at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 103,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,605 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 95,508 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,173 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,786 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 87,786 miles

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

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

both front tyres scuffed around outer edges † †tyre size = 215/65x16 ('H' rated) all terrain

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 TBT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P214 TBT, 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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P214 TBT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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