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P348 UHW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,655 mi
Last recorded140,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 UHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,655 miles

surface rust on inner wing area and outerside

Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface rust on inner wing area and outerside

Pass 13 Feb 2013 134,078 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 134,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 118,795 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 118,709 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,598 miles

exhaust rear silencer blowing slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,279 miles

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

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

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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P348 UHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol 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 P348 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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What year was P348 UHW registered?

P348 UHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P348 UHW safe to buy?

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