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P342 UHW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,484 mi
Last recorded147,484 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 UHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 147,484 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,481 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 147,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 143,226 miles

all 4tyres age cracking slight playin offside front roll bar link

vehicle been weldedaround strut top mounts and inner sills

Pass 26 Apr 2011 137,083 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 137,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres are perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 121,804 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,842 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 116,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,405 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes coverd in grease (not able to inspect)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 108,200 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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P342 UHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P342 UHW, 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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P342 UHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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