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P253 KJH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 KJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,742 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Emission test not carried out as idling speed too high

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,709 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 77,524 miles

freeplay in steering box - recommend adjustment

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe †rear brake load sensing valve heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2007 77,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 71,158 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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P253 KJH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P253 KJH, 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 P253 KJH registered?

P253 KJH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P253 KJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 KJH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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