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P311 XCW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,315 mi
Last recorded126,315 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 XCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 126,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 126,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 122,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,498 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 116,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes slightly rusty

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 26 May 2010 110,044 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 110,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 100,673 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 100,673 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 92,767 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 92,767 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,528 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 87,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,440 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 82,440 miles

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

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

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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P311 XCW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P311 XCW, 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 P311 XCW registered?

P311 XCW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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