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P483 DDV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 DDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,052 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2023 93,052 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,537 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 90,518 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,968 miles

roof lights fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 88,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,231 miles

EML Light illumination

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Sill Trims fitted

Vehicle very undersealed.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 85,231 miles

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.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,317 miles

advise both rear tyres low and perished

advise elm light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 74,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,417 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,022 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,145 miles

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?

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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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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