MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
cat heat shield insecure
Front brake discs worn thin.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front anti- roll bar post rubbers perished.
Park brake efficiency just passed min requirements-18% min is 16%.
Rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Underbody + suspension and steering components rusted.
n/s/f tyre tread perished and worn.
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front anti- roll bar post rubbers perished.
Front brake discs worn thin.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Underbody + suspension and steering components rusted.
n/s/f tyre tread perished and worn low.
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 XJR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P542 XJR, 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 P542 XJR registered?
P542 XJR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 February 1997.
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