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P660 OWF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,778 mi
Last recorded97,778 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 OWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 97,778 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both rear arches and n/s rear sill holed and corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 97,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both rear arches and n/s rear sill holed and corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 97,002 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 96,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

some corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Apr 2023 94,885 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Visibility low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash panel/ cross memeber holed in nearside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle underside and pipes covered in sealant

Pass 27 May 2022 93,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 93,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting plate holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf , front section other front to rear, rear inner at reg valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake tight / binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount weak / flaking / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 91,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe loose at join

Pass 12 May 2020 90,080 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 90,080 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 88,120 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 85,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 80,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 78,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 75,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,333 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,333 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,506 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 67,568 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 60,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 53,369 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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P660 OWF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P660 OWF, 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 P660 OWF registered?

P660 OWF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P660 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P660 OWF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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