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P541 OLK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,744 mi
Last recorded138,744 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 OLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014 138,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Corrosion to all areas of vehicle

front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be missread

front pads look low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,069 miles

Both side rear doorshut/arch area corroded advise repair

General corrosion to all areas

Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,450 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 134,148 miles

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND PERRISHED ON WALLS AND TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Pass 4 Jul 2011 128,684 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,578 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 22 Jun 2009 120,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,743 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 116,740 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 112,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 105,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 105,250 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P541 OLK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 P541 OLK, 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 P541 OLK registered?

P541 OLK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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