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P647 HMG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 HMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,688 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 128,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 24 Nov 2009 115,044 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 106,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,360 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 94,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 94,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

fuel pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to wear

oil leak [diff]

unable to make full inspection of front passenger seat as child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2006 89,175 miles

near side front inner cv boot split

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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P647 HMG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P647 HMG, 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

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What year was P647 HMG registered?

P647 HMG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P647 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P647 HMG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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