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P606 PBU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 PBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 77,164 miles

battery held in position with a zip tie!

o/s outer cv gaiter slightly perished.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Fail 2 May 2012 77,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery held in position with a zip tie!

o/s outer cv gaiter slightly perished.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Pass 3 May 2011 72,765 miles

drivers seat cushion slightly worn.

front brake imbalance 20% max limit 25%!

lower edge of both front wings dented.

rear end of vehicle chassis corroded,(Vehicle has been wax oyled,touch up around corroded area).

Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,791 miles

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

drivers seat cushion slightly worn.

fan belt slightly loose.

front brake imbalance, 18% Max limit 25%.

underside of vehicle very dry/corroded! Needs wax oyling.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,791 miles

drivers seat cushion slightly worn.

fan belt slightly loose.

front brake imbalance, 18% Max limit 25%.

underside of vehicle very dry/corroded! Needs wax oyling.

Pass 2 May 2009 65,200 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

various light scratches in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,636 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2007 52,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 49,207 miles
Pass 6 May 2005

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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P606 PBU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P606 PBU, 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 P606 PBU registered?

P606 PBU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P606 PBU safe to buy?

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