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P469 RUU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,406 mi
Last recorded68,406 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 RUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,056 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 61,056 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake requies adjustment.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 54,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 50,534 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 RUU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P469 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

P469 RUU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P469 RUU safe to buy?

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