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P625 FPY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,791 mi
Last recorded110,791 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 FPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 110,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear door handel broken

Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,298 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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P625 FPY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P625 FPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P625 FPY?

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What year was P625 FPY registered?

P625 FPY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P625 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P625 FPY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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