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P613 MVW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,240 mi
Last recorded54,240 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 MVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,240 miles

FRONT PIPE HEAT SHIELD INSICURE

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

N/S/R & O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,110 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,110 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,769 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,769 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,662 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 41,661 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,272 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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P613 MVW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P613 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 P613 MVW registered?

P613 MVW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P613 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P613 MVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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