MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P490 LKN safe to buy?
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