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P614 SDX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,929 mi
Last recorded107,929 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 SDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,929 miles

various tyres geting close to 1.6 mm.

vehicle under side showing signs of surface rustt/corrosion.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,895 miles

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm.

various stone chips in front screen.

vehicle under side fuel filter and various brake pipes showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,343 miles

front subframe becoming corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,061 miles

surface corrsion in front suspension lower arms

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,229 miles

fuel/brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

slight disfiguration ,front no. plate

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,581 miles

exhaust advance corrsion

Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust advance corrsion

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,101 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 85,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

001 front tyres, inner edges wearing irregularly † †002 steel brake + fuel pipes to rear corroding † †003 centre exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P614 SDX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P614 SDX, 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 P614 SDX registered?

P614 SDX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P614 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P614 SDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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