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P469 FEC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 FEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 136,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 130,736 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting area starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 130,736 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting area starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 110,442 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 101,145 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 95,265 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 55,064 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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P469 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P469 FEC, 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 P469 FEC registered?

P469 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P469 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 FEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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