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P320 JAL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,466 mi
Last recorded104,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 JAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak on front diff

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,256 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2012 95,625 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,236 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 68,749 miles

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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P320 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P320 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 P320 JAL registered?

P320 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P320 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 JAL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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