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P354 OWC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,116 mi
Last recorded82,116 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 OWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,627 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,859 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 76,079 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 76,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,128 miles

Both front tyres perishing /Out of shape inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing /Out of shape inner edges

Cracks to front registration plate

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake Flex ferrule Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate lamps dim

Steering feels rough

Fail 7 Sep 2018 73,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s/r to O/s/r Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres perishing /Out of shape inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing /Out of shape inner edges

Cracks to front registration plate

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake Flex ferrule Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate lamps dim

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,265 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,574 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,208 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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P354 OWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P354 OWC, 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 P354 OWC registered?

P354 OWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P354 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 OWC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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