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P3 MON

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 MON
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,621 miles

exhaust in poor condition at rear and near joint at the front near 2-1

metal brake pipes rusty front and back near joints with flexible hoses should be replaced as unable to see how bad.

near side front light water ingress not affecting light pattern

nearside front tyre side wall cracking should be changed now

nearside rear tyre side wall not good should be changed now

slight brake pull to left

Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,633 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,815 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,036 miles

Complete exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,498 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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P3 MON is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P3 MON, 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 P3 MON registered?

P3 MON is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is P3 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 MON shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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