MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear axle rusty
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
handbrake travel getting high
nearside and offside front and rear chassis legs showing corrosion
nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly
nearside rear wheel arch trim missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
handbrake travel getting high
nearside and offside front and rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion
nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly
nearside rear wheel arch trim missing
offside rear bumper corner insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
signs of damp at diesel tank area
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P649 UHS 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 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P649 UHS, 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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P649 UHS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 January 1997.
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