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P217 OUM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 103,127 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 103,119 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front bumper bars insecure.

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Steering idler bush worn but not excessivly.

Tailgate handle broken but still operational.

Broken running board bracket fouling fuel line.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 94,420 miles

nearside rear under sill corroded

offside door step loose at front

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn to legal minimum

offside front chassis / body mount corroded

offside spot light inoperative

rear fuel hose ferrules corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,420 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn to legal minimum

nearside rear under sill corroded

offside door step loose at front

offside front chassis / body mount corroded

offside spot light inoperative

rear fuel hose ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 71,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,813 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,709 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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P217 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P217 OUM, 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 P217 OUM registered?

P217 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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