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P45 OLC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 OLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,779 miles

Offside Front slight damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp slight damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,472 miles

both rear inner sill sections corroded

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 10 May 2019 76,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 737,581 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,749 miles

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,787 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,059 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 50,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,531 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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P45 OLC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P45 OLC, 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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P45 OLC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P45 OLC safe to buy?

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