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P306 WCG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 WCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,967 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 110,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,135 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure.

Corrosion starting boot floor.

Front brake pads low.

Oiliness to engine.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Rear exhaust box starting to break up.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,009 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,139 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,137 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,350 miles

both front flexie b/hoses slightly perished

both front w/bones corroded

corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2006 60,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise chassis rusty

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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P306 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol 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 P306 WCG, 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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P306 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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