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P660 WBO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,330 miles

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

sills have had exstensive welding and have covers fitted and unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,500 miles

cover sills fitted unable to check outer sills

Fail 25 Oct 2011 114,489 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

cover sills fitted unable to check outer sills

Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Apr 2009

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 87,306 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 87,306 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 77,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 77,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 70,506 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 70,506 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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P660 WBO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P660 WBO, 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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P660 WBO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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