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P375 FRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,705 mi
Last recorded175,705 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 FRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 175,705 miles

Body near side + off side inside rear door shuts corroded but is not part of chassis or close to body mounts

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 175,388 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

near side and off side body corroded but does not affect body mounts or chassis

near side rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2008 165,946 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corossion near to compensator

Fail 1 Dec 2008 165,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corossion near to compensator

Pass 13 Nov 2007 153,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 143,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 143,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 132,747 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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P375 FRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 P375 FRP, 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 P375 FRP registered?

P375 FRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P375 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P375 FRP 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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