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P592 XNJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,948 mi
Last recorded73,948 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 XNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,555 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,668 miles

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

all 4 wheel sticking out from wheel arch

Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

all 4 wheel sticking out from wheel arch

rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,884 miles

advise big tyres fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise big tyres fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,300 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 41,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,172 miles

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

very slight movent in rear axle centre stabilizer n/side bush

Pass 1 Dec 2007 39,567 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,349 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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P592 XNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P592 XNJ, 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 P592 XNJ registered?

P592 XNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P592 XNJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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