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P590 MVW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,768 mi
Last recorded65,768 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 MVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,148 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,678 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,030 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,230 miles

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition on inner side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,263 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,256 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 52,304 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

outer sills coverd in plastic a full inspection is not possible

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,016 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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P590 MVW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P590 MVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P590 MVW?

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What year was P590 MVW registered?

P590 MVW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P590 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 MVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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