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P364 TCV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP364 TCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 126,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 13 Jan 2011 118,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 109,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 102,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 102,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads unable to assess

l/h and r/h sill covers fitted

smoke 2.77

Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,783 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 94,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 86,852 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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P364 TCV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P364 TCV, 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 P364 TCV registered?

P364 TCV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P364 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P364 TCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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