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P654 PLE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,875 mi
Last recorded64,875 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 PLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 64,875 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.homemade tow bar fitted.

Fail 6 May 2009 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.homemade tow bar fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,441 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2006 57,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,150 miles

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.

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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P654 PLE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P654 PLE, 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 P654 PLE registered?

P654 PLE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P654 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P654 PLE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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