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P443 WWV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 WWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 56,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 56,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 55,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on various suspension/brake components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

boot floor corroding & holed

front of inner sills corroding

vehicle underside, suspension & braking components corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,359 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Front suspension arms corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body taped

front tyres perished no cord showing

small stone chip on screen

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,556 miles

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

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

both rear body mount areas corroded

offside front tyre is perishing

offside front wheel is slightly binding

vehicle underside, suspension and braking components are corrdoing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,398 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,338 miles

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

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

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

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

corosion on chassis and suspension parts

corosion on fuelpipes

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corosion on chassis and suspension parts

corosion on fuelpipes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,310 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle underside, suspension and braking components are corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,437 miles

body has various areas taped

corosion on body

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

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

corosion on underside and susp/parts

fuel pipes badly rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,498 miles

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

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

brake backplates rusty

corosion on body

corosion on underside and susp/parts

fuel pipes badly rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,356 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal

exposed brake pipes lightly corroded

front suspension arms rusty

general corrosion underside

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,152 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corosion on body various

corosion on underside and susp/parts

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,557 miles

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

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

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

corosion on body

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,109 miles

corosion on front wings

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

salt corosion on brake pipes

underside rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,131 miles

corosion on suspension parts and underside

cut on n/s/f tyre sidwall

Fail 23 Mar 2006 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corosion on chassis and suspension parts

n/s handbrake cable mount broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

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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P443 WWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P443 WWV, 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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P443 WWV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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