MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls
Fuel pipes starting to corrode front to rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fan belt deteriorated
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering flexible rubber joint slightly deteriorated
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Fan belt deteriorated
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering flexible rubber joint slightly deteriorated
Battery insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P454 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P454 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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What year was P454 XWP registered?
P454 XWP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 April 1997.
Is P454 XWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P454 XWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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