MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both front body mounts under headlights excessively corroded and holed but not adversely affecting steering or braking
Both front inner wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted at time of tests
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Both front body mounts under headlights excessively corroded and holed but not adversely affecting steering or braking
Both front inner wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
roof lights fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
roof lights fitted
EML Light illumination
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Sill Trims fitted
Vehicle very undersealed.
EML Light illumination
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Sill Trims fitted
Vehicle very undersealed.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml on
advise both rear tyres low and perished
advise elm light on
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
advise both rear tyres low and perished
advise elm light on
nsf tyre perished on sidewall
nsr tyre perished
Oil leak
compensator-valve to flexi rear brake pipe corroded
osf tyre perished on both sidewall & tread
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
compensator-valve to flexi rear brake pipe corroded
nsf tyre perished on sidewall
nsr tyre perished
osf tyre perished on both sidewall & tread
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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P483 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 P483 DDV, 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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P483 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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