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P344 KWC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,951 mi
Last recorded115,951 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 KWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,951 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 115,951 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,231 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

all rear bodywork in poor rusty condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,556 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 86,554 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,325 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 68,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,531 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 62,531 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,846 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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P344 KWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P344 KWC, 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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P344 KWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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