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P447 XWP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,815 mi
Last recorded110,815 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 XWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake hoses held on with cable ties

o/s/f drivers door check strap broken

rear reg plate bulbs - dim

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,762 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

front brake hoses held on with cable ties

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,051 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Unable to check rear seats and belts

Fail 7 Sep 2013 109,048 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,858 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,832 miles

Centre Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,219 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,411 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

engine running rough

Fail 15 Jul 2008 94,411 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

engine running rough

Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake imbalance.

rusted brake hose ferrules.

rusted front,lower,suspension arms.

wear to both front brake discs.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 85,976 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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P447 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P447 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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P447 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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