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P296 GBA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 GBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,898 miles

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

Front exhaust heat sheild loose near turbo

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner door handle missing

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front exhaust heat sheild loose near turbo

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner door handle missing

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers inner door handle has temporary repair functioning at time of test

rear number plate lamps deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2015 60,668 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers inner door handle has temporary repair functioning at time of test

rear number plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,155 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,132 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,092 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,622 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,742 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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P296 GBA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P296 GBA, 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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P296 GBA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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