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P377 CFJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,666 mi
Last recorded115,666 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 CFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 115,666 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 115,666 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 109,607 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 101,610 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2006 101,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P377 CFJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P377 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P377 CFJ registered?

P377 CFJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P377 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P377 CFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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