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P32 DFP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 DFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,184 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes rusty on underside of car

rear nearside tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,182 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes rusty on underside of car

rear nearside tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washer jet hose connector split/leaking on bulk-head area

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,014 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam showing corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2011 62,014 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,883 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,780 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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P32 DFP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P32 DFP, 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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P32 DFP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P32 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 DFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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