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P376 FRP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,836 mi
Last recorded90,836 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 FRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 90,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded. All four tyres outer walls perished.

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,023 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,221 miles

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

corrosion on fuel lines

slight movement in seat base

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Dec 2007 57,221 miles

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

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

corrosion on fuel lines

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corroded n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms.

front brake judder.

front windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,758 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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P376 FRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P376 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 P376 FRP registered?

P376 FRP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P376 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P376 FRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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