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P272 AWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,493 mi
Last recorded126,493 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 AWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

play on a steering pivot

Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,180 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

N/S & O/S Rear tyres badly perished and cut but not showing cords

Nail in O/S Front tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

N/S & O/S Rear tyres badly perished and cut but not showing cords

Nail in O/S Front tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,115 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 105,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 1,717 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2013 1,717 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all four tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,403 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 83,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,420 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 71,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 63,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 58,680 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 58,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P272 AWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P272 AWV, 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 P272 AWV registered?

P272 AWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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