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P321 RWC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 RWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 139,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 133,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,778 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.System still secure

Fail 4 Feb 2015 127,778 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.System still secure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,381 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 121,381 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,668 miles

Low percentage on N/S handbrake

Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,668 miles

Low percentage on N/S handbrake

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,160 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,003 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly (265/50 15)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly (265/50 15)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,840 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,099 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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P321 RWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 P321 RWC, 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 P321 RWC registered?

P321 RWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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