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P484 MNO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 MNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 144,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 144,343 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 144,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 132,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 132,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 125,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2011 114,579 miles

1) front tyres abnormal wear 2) rear shock absorbers weak

3) tyres 225 70 16

Fail 16 Apr 2011 114,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

1) front tyres abnormal wear 2) rear shock absorbers weak

3) tyres 225 70 16

Pass 10 May 2010 97,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cable ties used to centre both front wheels on hubs, wheels are secure.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 94,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 94,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads over half worn

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 MNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MNO, 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 MNO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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