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P307 WCG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 WCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 123,702 miles

anti roll bar links worn

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Jun 2015 108,935 miles

brake pipes corroded and greased

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,137 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

offside rear diff bush worn

tyres worn

Pass 11 May 2013 87,639 miles

front discs worn

rear axle stabiliser bush worn

rear brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,977 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,693 miles

centre box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 70,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

exhaust box outer skin peeling off

n/s/ and o/s front brake hoses perishing

Pass 7 May 2009 70,433 miles

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)

exhaust box outer skin peeling off

n/s/ and o/s front brake hoses perishing

Pass 14 May 2008 68,184 miles

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

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

o/s/rear wheel slight binding

Fail 14 May 2008 68,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear wheel slight binding

Pass 17 May 2007 67,238 miles

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

rear diff. weeping oil

Pass 18 May 2006 65,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 65,975 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P307 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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P307 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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