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P248 LKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,678 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 78,530 miles

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

front bumper badly corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

front wishbones badly corroded

n/s seatbelt clasp sticking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 72,617 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 67,156 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 62,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 58,517 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroed

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,804 miles

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

crack in tail pipe of exhaust

offside rear tyre geting low on shoulder

Pass 9 May 2006 50,592 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall starting to crack

rear exhaust system badley corroed

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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P248 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P248 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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What year was P248 LKN registered?

P248 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P248 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 LKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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