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P544 VHW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 VHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,307 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,948 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 67,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cross axle brake pipe corroded

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

Fuel lines corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,158 miles

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

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

both headlamp protectors very dirty on inside

only just passed emissions possibly due to condition of exhaust

rear exhaust in poor condition,heavily corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,673 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,713 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,549 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded at calipers

o/s/f and n/s/f middle brake hoses perished

Pass 8 May 2008 40,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 37,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,898 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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P544 VHW 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 75%.

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 P544 VHW, 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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P544 VHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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