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P484 DDV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,792 mi
Last recorded78,792 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 DDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 78,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Water stains around water pump

Fail 17 May 2019 78,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Water stains around water pump

Pass 8 May 2018 75,762 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 75,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,943 miles

slight play in top steering mount

Fail 18 May 2017 74,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight play in top steering mount

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,913 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

'Check engine' warning lamp indicates a fault

Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to rear from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,832 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 72,832 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower mount areas.floor,inner sills & inner wings (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower mount areas. boot floor (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,021 miles

corrosion in nearside inner wheel arch area

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch area corroded.

play in o/s and n/s rear hubs .

Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in nearside inner wheel arch area

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch area corroded.

play in o/s and n/s rear hubs .

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front suspention arms corroded o/s and n/s

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,736 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play end float in o/s an d n/s off rear axle

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,161 miles

movement in o/s & n/s rear hubs .rear tyres o/s & n/s starting to split on outter side walls

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

movement in o/s & n/s rear hubs .rear tyres o/s & n/s starting to split on outter side walls

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,636 miles

front brake back plates rusted o/s and n/s slight movement in nearside rear hub .

Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,636 miles

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

front brake back plates rusted o/s and n/s slight movement in nearside rear hub .

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,578 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake bac king plate rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on both front lower suspension arms

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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P484 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P484 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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P484 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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