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P332 DTA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,776 mi
Last recorded130,776 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 DTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,776 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Offside Rear sill end/outer wheel arch has corrosion hole

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 130,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Front droplinks upper balljoints (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear sill end has corrosion hole

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 125,678 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 125,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 122,411 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

load sensing valve corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 116,995 miles

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

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

load sensing valve corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,060 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 108,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,543 miles

Rear brake load valve operation suspect

Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,893 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear brake load valve operation suspect

Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,382 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,432 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 89,426 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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P332 DTA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P332 DTA, 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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P332 DTA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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