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P472 MNO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,661 mi
Last recorded81,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 MNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,661 miles

Back underbody,boot floor,and body to chassi very heavly surface corroded

Front and rear bumper carrier heavly surface corroded

Rear exhaust heavly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,627 miles

Front bull bar mounting bkt heavly surface corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Right hand rear wheel arch surface corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear schock absorbers slight weak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2011 76,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 70,179 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nail in right hand rear tyre and on limet early att adviced

Slight play in stering u/j

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,772 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,863 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 62,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,589 miles

Chassi front and rear left hand and right surface corroded

Front nomber plate slightly damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,589 miles

Chassi front and rear left hand and right surface corroded

Front nomber plate slightly damaged

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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P472 MNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P472 MNO, 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 P472 MNO registered?

P472 MNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P472 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 MNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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