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P524 MOA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,605 mi
Last recorded50,605 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 MOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,605 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,808 miles

chassie has been under sealed

front brake pads low

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,807 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear iner sill corroded

rear axle rusty & fuel filter

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,753 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,278 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,538 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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P524 MOA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P524 MOA, 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 P524 MOA?

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What year was P524 MOA registered?

P524 MOA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P524 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 MOA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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