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P404 DCJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Multi-colour Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,945 mi
Last recorded164,945 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 DCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 164,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 156,628 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joints have slight lift

Fail 19 Apr 2012 156,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joints have slight lift

Pass 26 Apr 2011 148,899 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs slightly colrroded

slight play in front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 15 May 2009 141,457 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 9 May 2008 132,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 121,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 108,045 miles

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

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

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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P404 DCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P404 DCJ, 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 P404 DCJ registered?

P404 DCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P404 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 DCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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