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P563 FTV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 FTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 109,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 101,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,000 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,296 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front flexi hoses metal sections at calipers corroded

rear seats stowed upright seatbelts not fully tested

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,951 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,077 miles

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

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

front chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,837 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,602 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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P563 FTV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P563 FTV, 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 P563 FTV registered?

P563 FTV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P563 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 FTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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