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P234 SPW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,971 mi
Last recorded66,971 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 SPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 66,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust flange joint severely corroded

nearside sill corroded.unable to see full sill because of body panelling

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,667 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 60,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 35,082 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

offside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge.

oil leak

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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P234 SPW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P234 SPW, 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 P234 SPW registered?

P234 SPW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P234 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 SPW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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