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P441 JKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,275 mi
Last recorded110,275 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 JKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 105,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,841 miles

all steel brake pipes rusting.

fuel pipes rusting.

o/s/front interior door handle stiff.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all steel brake pipes rusting.

fuel pipes rusting.

o/s/front interior door handle stiff.

Fail 21 Jul 2007 84,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 84,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 78,536 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2005 77,383 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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P441 JKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P441 JKN, 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 P441 JKN registered?

P441 JKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P441 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P441 JKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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