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P375 SWT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 SWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,416 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)

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

fuel pipes corroded, several brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,416 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

fuel pipes corroded, several brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,455 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

front tyres wearing on inside

nearside rear fog lamp loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside sills coroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres wearing on inside

nearside rear fog lamp loose

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside and nearside sills coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,905 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)

nearside rear wheel arch getting untidy

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

keep eye on rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,820 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 SWT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P375 SWT, 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 SWT registered?

P375 SWT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P375 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P375 SWT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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