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P340 MBU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,845 mi
Last recorded130,845 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 MBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 130,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2010 130,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 128,765 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly.

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion.

Fail 18 May 2009 128,765 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly.

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,274 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 127,274 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 119,032 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 119,017 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

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

compensator valve corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2006 104,230 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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P340 MBU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P340 MBU, 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 P340 MBU registered?

P340 MBU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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