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P277 PEG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,804 mi
Last recorded91,804 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 PEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,179 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise brake pipe to rear compensator starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,672 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,510 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 77,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 71,379 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 71,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P277 PEG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P277 PEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P277 PEG registered?

P277 PEG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P277 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 PEG shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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