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P678 RUB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,334 mi
Last recorded111,334 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 RUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 111,334 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 111,334 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 108,043 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 108,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 87,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,867 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 70,288 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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P678 RUB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P678 RUB, 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 P678 RUB registered?

P678 RUB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P678 RUB safe to buy?

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