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P244 LKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,698 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,506 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 81,394 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,038 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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P244 LKN 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 70%.

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 P244 LKN, 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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P244 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P244 LKN safe to buy?

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