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P339 WUS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,321 mi
Last recorded97,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 WUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,298 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brakes slight binding

osr wheel arch corroaded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 86,226 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,325 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s/f anty roll bar link

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 60,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 51,860 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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P339 WUS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P339 WUS, 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 P339 WUS registered?

P339 WUS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P339 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P339 WUS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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