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P31 LPU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 113,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,953 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2009 102,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

brake fluid level low

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,102 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2005 66,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P31 LPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P31 LPU, 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 P31 LPU registered?

P31 LPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P31 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 LPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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