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P64 BAY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 BAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,554 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsf. osf and osr body mountings corroded however body still secure.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,277 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front suspension arms

corrosion to the fuel pipes

corrosion to the nearside front inner sill

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,207 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to the fuel pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the nearside front and rear inner wings and offside front inner wing

corrosion to the nearside rear inner sill

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn STABILISER BUSHES SPLITTING AT REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALONG OS/R CHASSIS LEG TO BRAKE VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn COUPLING BADLY WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn STABILISER BUSHES SPLITTING AT REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BLOWING AND HEAT SHIELD PERISHED AT REAR SECTION (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings EXCESS CORROSION FOUND AT OS/F SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,030 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,098 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 50,054 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,511 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,626 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,278 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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P64 BAY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P64 BAY, 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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P64 BAY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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