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P455 WGP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,460 mi
Last recorded89,460 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 WGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,873 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 11 Apr 2015 84,873 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,378 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

rear bumper mounting panel badly corroded both sides

Fail 1 Apr 2014 78,378 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

rear bumper mounting panel badly corroded both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,303 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 65,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall perished

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall perished

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rearbrake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,623 miles

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

offside rearbrake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,923 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

stone chip o/s headlamp glass

Fail 4 Apr 2009 47,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

stone chip o/s headlamp glass

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,709 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

stonechip on offside headlight glass

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,523 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,171 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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P455 WGP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P455 WGP, 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 P455 WGP registered?

P455 WGP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P455 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 WGP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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