MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
nearside front inner cv gaiter split
nearside front tyre worn unevenly inner edge
nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
offside front inner cv gaiter sllit
offside front tyre worn unevenly inner edge
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
fuel pipe/s corroding
nearside front inner driveshaft split
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing unevenly
offside rear brake pipe corroding
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both front brake flexi pipes perished
corosion to offside front inner wing not in prescribed area
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split
slight damage front number plate
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P478 UKX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P478 UKX, 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 P478 UKX registered?
P478 UKX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P478 UKX safe to buy?
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