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P297 OUM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,702 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 103,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,074 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r fog light damaged

steering linkage has slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r fog light damaged

steering linkage has slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,840 miles

all tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

handbrake cable insecure from fixing mount

offside & nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,701 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,918 miles

both front and rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

n/s and o/s chassis runners slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,689 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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P297 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P297 OUM, 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 P297 OUM registered?

P297 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P297 OUM safe to buy?

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