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P525 MOA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 MOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,805 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Heavily under sealed and underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroded

Heavily under sealed and underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,561 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded: NOT in a prescribed area.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,232 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,639 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Offside rear lamp slightly loose

Part of tailpipe bracket weld broken (secure) and some corrosion at area

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear wiper blade split

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Slightly low effort- offside rear parking brake

Unable to inspect sills due to skirts

V. slight webbing damage- offside rear seat belt

Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Front reg plate damaged

Offside rear lamp slightly loose

Part of tailpipe bracket weld broken (secure) and some corrosion at area

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear wiper blade split

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Slightly low effort- offside rear parking brake

Unable to inspect sills due to skirts

V. slight webbing damage- offside rear seat belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,308 miles

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

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,833 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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P525 MOA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P525 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.

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What year was P525 MOA registered?

P525 MOA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P525 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 MOA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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