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P635 LKO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 LKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 139,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 128,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 123,492 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 123,492 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 117,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 112,650 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 106,345 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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P635 LKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P635 LKO, 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 P635 LKO registered?

P635 LKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P635 LKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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