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P490 LKN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,589 mi
Last recorded120,589 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,589 miles

10mm chip in windscreen within zone A

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,770 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,066 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 18 Mar 2009 99,818 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in screen

corrosion to rear inner sills

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle

outer sill covers fitted and evidence of corrosion under covers

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,818 miles

chip in screen

corrosion to rear inner sills

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle

outer sill covers fitted and evidence of corrosion under covers

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 4 Feb 2008 90,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,541 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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P490 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P490 LKN, 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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What year was P490 LKN registered?

P490 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P490 LKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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