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P295 PRF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,489 mi
Last recorded101,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 PRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,489 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front offside & nearside brake back plates are rusting

plastic covers lower offside & nearside over outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,112 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 99,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,324 miles

rear o/s n/s undersill panals ho;d and corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,678 miles

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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P295 PRF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P295 PRF, 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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P295 PRF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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