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P395 HJC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,979 mi
Last recorded32,979 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 HJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,979 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 125,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 117,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 106,720 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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P395 HJC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P395 HJC, 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 P395 HJC registered?

P395 HJC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P395 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 HJC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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