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P247 BNW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,500 mi
Last recorded31,500 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 BNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 31,500 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,607 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,645 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 22,638 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 20,521 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,521 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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P247 BNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P247 BNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P247 BNW?

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What year was P247 BNW registered?

P247 BNW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P247 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 BNW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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