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P440 XWP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 XWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,510 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall/s perished

Offside Front side wall/s perished

Offside Rear tyre side wall/s perished

corrosion various places under body of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,150 miles

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,454 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 108,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.860 (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front susp top (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front (2.4.A.3)

h/brake 17%

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,810 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,810 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked on outer sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,559 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 89,898 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 76,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,547 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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P440 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P440 XWP, 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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P440 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P440 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 XWP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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