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P24 OLC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,849 mi
Last recorded213,849 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 OLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 213,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes rusty

plastic sill covers fitted making full inspection of outer sills not possible

rear seats not fitted at time of test - vehicle being used as a van - rear belts not checked

Fail 12 Nov 2010 213,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes rusty

plastic sill covers fitted making full inspection of outer sills not possible

rear seats not fitted at time of test - vehicle being used as a van - rear belts not checked

Pass 31 Oct 2009 191,326 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on edges

rear seats removed

Fail 31 Oct 2009 191,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on edges

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Dec 2008 171,062 miles

brakes slightly noisey

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

nearside headlamp glass holed

rear seats not fitted in vehicle - used as a van - belts in rear not tested

Fail 5 Nov 2008 170,487 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines rusty

nearside inner sill rusty

rear seats not fitted - vehicle used as a van - belts not checked

sill covers fitted - full extent of corrosion (see failure sheet) not known

slight corrosion to floorpans within mot perscribed areas

Pass 20 Oct 2007 146,053 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test - vehicle used as a van

slight corrosion to brake pipes on offside front and rear

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 1 Nov 2006 122,532 miles

fast track re-test. advisories from original test no 423693306433 of oct 30th still apply in full

Fail 30 Oct 2006 122,526 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle box repaired with "gum gum"

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear seats not fitted (vehicle used as a van) hence rear belts not tested.

rubber steering coupling in engine bay is slightly worn

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight surface corrosion to inner sills

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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P24 OLC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P24 OLC, 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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P24 OLC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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