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P29 CFX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,497 mi
Last recorded112,497 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 CFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,354 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 110,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,078 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,399 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake wheel cylinders showing early signs of failure of seals, not excessive

Front suspension and steering components are now becoming corroded and will required attention soon.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake wheel cylinders showing early signs of failure of seals, not excessive

Front suspension and steering components are now becoming corroded and will required attention soon.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,408 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery loose

Fail 11 Jan 2012 93,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery area has corrosion, not yes serious. surface corrosion to chassis & suspension areas

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,049 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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P29 CFX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P29 CFX, 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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P29 CFX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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