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P292 VPP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,582 mi
Last recorded125,582 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 VPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 125,582 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 124,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,143 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 123,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 119,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 111,636 miles

inner sills corroded

osf inner wing corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2010 108,193 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 18 May 2009 103,815 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 103,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

advise corrosion is staring near rear body mounts

advise pipe off,on back of cylinder head

advise rear diff oil

advise rear wiper blade

Pass 14 May 2008 99,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 95,549 miles

front brake pads worn

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 19 May 2006 82,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 82,768 miles

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

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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P292 VPP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P292 VPP, 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 P292 VPP registered?

P292 VPP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P292 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 VPP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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