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P551 VHW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 VHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 127,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball has been removed at mot....

offside front tyre slightly worn inner shoulder....

offside rear metal fuel lines corroded....

Fail 15 May 2014 127,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn inner shoulder....

offside rear metal fuel lines corroded....

Pass 13 May 2013 119,134 miles

drivers inner door handle damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner door handle is insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 107,703 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 107,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 114,997 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 114,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

rear registration plate slightly obscured by towbar

thorn/object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 68,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,605 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,573 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,087 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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P551 VHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P551 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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P551 VHW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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