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P378 OUM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,605 mi
Last recorded86,605 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,167 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight blow on exahust

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,988 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight blow on exahust

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,706 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,930 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,203 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 58,928 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 58,928 miles

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 52,901 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 52,901 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,112 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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P378 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P378 OUM, 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 P378 OUM registered?

P378 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P378 OUM safe to buy?

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