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P405 WNJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 WNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 134,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner sill with in 30cm of seat belt anchorage is corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner and outer sill also into wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner sill with in 30cm of seat belt anchorage is corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner and outer edge on sill/ into wheel arche (2.4.A.3)

engine has quite a heavy oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,932 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,932 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,600 miles

Corrosion on nearside and offside rear wheel arch area

Nearside rear outer sill area

Nearside wiper blade ends split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 113,600 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on nearside and offside rear wheel arch area

Nearside rear outer sill area

Nearside wiper blade ends split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 105,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

advies rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,997 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,161 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,212 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,142 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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P405 WNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P405 WNJ, 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 P405 WNJ registered?

P405 WNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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