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P228 DNP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 DNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,206 miles

Front and rear bumpers removed at time of test.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing has corrosion holes , not thought to be within prescribed areas. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch has corrosion hole , not thought to be within prescribed areas. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 98,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,208 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,301 miles

osf inner wing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,389 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger excessivly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,385 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger excessivly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,297 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 76,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,097 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn close to limits.

slight cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,067 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn close to limits.

slight cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,159 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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P228 DNP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P228 DNP, 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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P228 DNP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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