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P307 JAL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 JAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 59,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corosion to the vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,154 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 53,041 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chips in windscreen

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,894 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 49,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion chassis rails †

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe too flexi bline

corrosion to brake pipes

fuel pipes corroded

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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P307 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P307 JAL, 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 P307 JAL registered?

P307 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P307 JAL safe to buy?

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