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P291 GTO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,435 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

inner wing near offside suspension mount corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 88,428 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

inner wing near offside suspension mount corroded

Pass 10 May 2008 80,275 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2007 70,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2007 70,095 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 66,021 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P291 GTO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P291 GTO, 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 P291 GTO registered?

P291 GTO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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