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P431 BFR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 BFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,153 miles

Front brake pads are startring to get low

Front bumper loose

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake high

Nearside wiper split

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside front brake disc has corrosion

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front link bar has slight play

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers appear damp

Rear shock absorbers top mountings have slight play

Stone chips to windshield

Sump pourous

Temporary fuel cap fittes and seal poor

Fail 11 Nov 2011 87,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion nearside front not in prescribed area

Front brake pads are startring to get low

Front bumper loose

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake high

Nearside wiper split

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside front brake disc has corrosion

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front link bar has slight play

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers appear damp

Rear shock absorbers top mountings have slight play

Stone chips to windshield

Sump pourous

Temporary fuel cap fittes and seal poor

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,777 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion n/s/f under bonnet not in prescribed area

front brake discs advanced corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2010 82,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion n/s/f under bonnet not in prescribed area

front brake discs advanced corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,575 miles

under body of vehicle rusty.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,769 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake back plates corroded

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

o/s upper sill getting corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,769 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake back plates corroded

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

o/s upper sill getting corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,084 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,081 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P431 BFR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P431 BFR, 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 P431 BFR registered?

P431 BFR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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