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P273 OUM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,735 mi
Last recorded103,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,735 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 103,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,978 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 78,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,942 miles

advise fuel pipes coroding

advise hole in offside front headlamp

advise stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2006 63,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advise fuel pipes coroding

advise hole in offside front headlamp

advise stone chip in windscreen

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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P273 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P273 OUM, 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 P273 OUM registered?

P273 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P273 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 OUM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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