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P313 GRR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,616 mi
Last recorded127,616 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 GRR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 127,616 miles

both rear outer arches not in prescribed area

n/s + o/s/f inner arches slight corosion

n/s + o/s/r inner arches coroded not in prescibed area

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r outer sill slih=ght corosion not in prescribed area

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2008 127,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corosion n/s + o/s/r sills coroded not in prescibed area

n/s + o/s/r wheel arches coroded not in prescibed area

n/s/ mirror missing

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2007 116,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 116,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 104,929 miles

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

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

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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P313 GRR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P313 GRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P313 GRR registered?

P313 GRR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P313 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 GRR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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