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P477 CFV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 CFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 142,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 132,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 121,277 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,693 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 101,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,348 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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P477 CFV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P477 CFV, 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 P477 CFV registered?

P477 CFV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P477 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 CFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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