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P604 MVW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 MVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 59,755 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,152 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 34,095 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 34,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has its outer edge rounded.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust pipe has a minor leak and the supporting bracket is snapped off the pipe

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre - worn inner edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,154 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,154 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,226 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 24,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,227 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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P604 MVW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P604 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.

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What year was P604 MVW registered?

P604 MVW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P604 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 MVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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