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P537 KEW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 KEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,217 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 96,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 89,293 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,324 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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P537 KEW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P537 KEW, 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

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What year was P537 KEW registered?

P537 KEW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P537 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 KEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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