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P391 WBV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,468 mi
Last recorded74,468 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 WBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,468 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake back plates holed and corroded

exhaust front pipe connection to centre section corroded

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 29 Mar 2008 74,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake back plates holed and corroded

exhaust front pipe connection to centre section corroded

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,396 miles

front brake back plates corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

noise from rear diff

Fail 14 Apr 2007 67,353 miles

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

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

front back plates excessively corroded

fuel pipes excessively correded. at rear of vehicle

noise from rear diff (bearing noise)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,687 miles

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

bearing noise from front of vehicle on the road, unable to pin point noise on the ramp under test conditions

corrosion to o/s innner wing area not structural but requires attention.

Fail 8 Apr 2006 58,323 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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P391 WBV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P391 WBV, 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 P391 WBV registered?

P391 WBV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P391 WBV safe to buy?

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