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P301 ODA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,545 mi
Last recorded153,545 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 ODA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 153,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 144,819 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 144,819 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 134,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake flex pipe ferrules corroded

brake pipes / unions corroded

chassis corroded

o/s sill step corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 125,781 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres worn

Fail 22 Nov 2008 125,781 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Nov 2007 114,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Your vehicle has met the required park brake efficiency but It may require adjustment or repair.

brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2006 101,464 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 87,373 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 87,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

brake discs worn.

rear exhaust mount adrift.

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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P301 ODA 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P301 ODA, 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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P301 ODA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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