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P35 CFX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 CFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 125,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,230 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corossion

Offside Front body mounting slight corossion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 124,230 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corossion

Offside Front body mounting slight corossion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,391 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,391 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,037 miles

Offside Front body mounting slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2017 120,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front body mounting slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,067 miles

Offside Front corrosion on o/s front body mounting

Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,067 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion on o/s front body mounting

Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,444 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,125 miles

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

exhaust poor

heavy surface corrosion to rear wheel arches, rear inner sills and rear body mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,106 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,335 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 99,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,001 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,914 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,773 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,370 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket split

rear tyres worn

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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P35 CFX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P35 CFX, 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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P35 CFX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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