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P355 UHW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 UHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,011 miles

front and rear noplate slightly cracked but still readable

shocker dust cover slightly detreated both

Fail 23 Oct 2009 65,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear noplate slightly cracked but still readable

shocker dust cover slightly detreated both

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate has slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate slightly cracked still legabile also rear

rear shockers dust cover slightly rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate slightly cracked still legabile also rear

rear shockers dust cover slightly rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,197 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 39,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All RearBrake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion And Short Pipe To Brake Limit Valve

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Fuel Pipes Around Fuel Filter Have Slight Corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2005 36,482 miles

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)

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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P355 UHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P355 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 P355 UHW registered?

P355 UHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P355 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 UHW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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