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P291 UEE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,160 mi
Last recorded144,160 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 144,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front crossmember corroded ( non prescribed area)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to outer n/s & o/s sills

Pass 30 Jun 2008 120,594 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 120,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 116,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 110,082 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 110,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 104,381 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 104,023 miles

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

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

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 UEE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UEE, 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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P291 UEE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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