MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
bulkhead corroded within 30cms of brake servo
exhaust system badly corroded
nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded
nearside headlamp low beam output
nearside rear seat folded down
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished and cracked
offside front tyre worn close to legal minimum
unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,brake and suspension components
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
battery insecure
bulkhead corroded within 30cms of brake servo
exhaust system badly corroded
nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded
nearside headlamp low beam output
nearside rear seat folded down
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished and cracked
offside front tyre worn close to legal minimum
unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,brake and suspension components
An item not tested (Manual)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
battery insecure
bulkhead corroded within 30cms of brake sevo
exhaust system in general badly corroded
front brake discs badly corroded
nearside and offside front brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded
nearside headlamp low beam output
nearside rear seat folded down
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished and cracked
offside front tyre worn close to legal minimum
unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,brake and suspension components
engine water leak
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
nearside and offside rear lower door shurs corroded
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all suspension components corroded
alternator belt squealing
battery went flat on test
engine coolant leak
exhaust system corroded
headlamp light output reduced
imbalance of 46% between rear brakes
rear metal brake pipes corroded
unable to inspect entire length of outer sills,plastic covers fitted
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all suspension components corroded
alternator belt squealing
battery went flat on test
engine coolant leak
exhaust system corroded
headlamp light output reduced
imbalance of 46% between rear brakes
nearside and offside inner sills corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
unable to inspect whole length of outer sills,plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P494 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 P494 DDV, 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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P494 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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