MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
all 4 rims rusty
front and rear suspension rusty
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all 4 road wheels rusty
both rear tyres cracking in tread
front and rear suspension rusty
o/s/f inner door handle broken but still opens door
o/s/r tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
front and rear suspension rusty
front bullbar rusty
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all 4 road wheels rusty
o/s/f inner door handle broken but still opens door
o/s/r tyre worn on both edges
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all 4 wheel rims rusty
front and rear suspension rusty
front ballbar rusty
rear exhaust pipe rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front and rear suspension rusty
n/s/r wheel rim rusty
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front and rear suspension rusty
rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front and rear suspension rusty
rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
rear axle corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
all 4 wheels rusty
all flexi-brake pipe ferrules corroded
corrosion along nearside sill
corrosion along offside sill
corrosion around rear washer jet
corrosion on rear upper body around tailgate opening
front steering components corroded
front suspension components corroded
nearside front wheel arch corroded
nearside rear brake pipe fixing bracket broken, but brake pipe is supported
rear suspension components corroded
rear wiper arm corroded
surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
surface corrosion on fuel pipes
tow bar corroded
vehicle's general condition is rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front bull bar brackets corroded and insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
general vehicle condition is rusty all over
nearside rear tyre 3mm on outer edges
offside rear tyre 2mm on the outer edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
General vehicle condition rusty
Nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge
Nearside rear tyre 3mm on inner edge
Rear differential leaking slightly
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P48 DFP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P48 DFP, 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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P48 DFP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 May 1997.
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