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P373 OWC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 OWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 95,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

scratching to windscreen caused by defective wiper blade

some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes behind o/s/r wheel

some corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipes

some insecurity in n/s/r fog light unit

Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

scratching to windscreen caused by defective wiper blade

some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes behind o/s/r wheel

some corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipes

some insecurity in n/s/r fog light unit

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,155 miles

Battery insecure

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes.

Exhaust leak from main silenecer.

Plastiic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipe.

Some scratching to windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Battery insecure

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes.

Exhaust leak from main silenecer.

Plastiic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipe.

Some scratching to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 62,865 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,717 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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P373 OWC 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 P373 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 P373 OWC registered?

P373 OWC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P373 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 OWC 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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