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P488 WWW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 WWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,127 miles

both front flexi hoses slightly perished/starting to split!!

corrosion to fuel pipes!!

corrosion to nearside rear outter sill!!

nearside/offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode!!

rear exhaust rubber slightly split!!

small oil leak under engine!!

Fail 8 Jan 2010 83,050 miles

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

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

both front flexi hoses slightly perished/starting to split!!

corrosion to fuel pipes!!

corrosion to nearside rear outter sill!!

nearside/offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode!!

rear exhaust rubber slightly split!!

small oil leak under engine!!

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,573 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,573 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,574 miles

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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P488 WWW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P488 WWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P488 WWW?

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What year was P488 WWW registered?

P488 WWW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P488 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 WWW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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