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P681 SCV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 SCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Complete exhaust system corroding

Front brake back plates corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Radiator in very poor condition

Reverse lamps not working

Tow bar corroding

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IN POOR CONDITION

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,874 miles

All four corners of chassis rails corroding

Both front lower edges of sill panels dented

Brake pedal feels a little spongy

Clutch release bearing noisey

Exhaust system corroded and heat shield loose on front down pipe

Foot brake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to check condition of sills

Rear crossmember and rear floors corroding

Rear propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

Reverse lamps not working

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle presented for inspection with rear seats folded down,unable to fully inspect seats and set belts for condition and security

Vehicle underside in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,872 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All four corners of chassis rails corroding

Clutch release bearing noisey

Exhaust system corroded and heat shield loose on front down pipe

Foot brake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to check condition of sills

Rear crossmember and rear floors corroding

Rear propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

Reverse lamps not working

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle presented for inspection with rear seats folded down,unable to fully inspect seats and set belts for condition and security

Vehicle underside in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,683 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm

Corrosion appearing to all four corners of chassis rails

Exhaust corroding

Front and rear steering,braking and suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 92,683 miles

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

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

Both front brake back plates corroded

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm

Corrosion appearing to all four corners of chassis rails

Exhaust corroding

Front and rear steering,braking and suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,129 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Radiator in poor condition

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Small split to nearside wiper blade

Various corrosion to steering , braking and suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2009 88,129 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside rear fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Radiator in poor condition

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Small split to nearside wiper blade

Various corrosion to steering , braking and suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,998 miles

All four corners of chassis rails starting to corrode

Both front brake back plates corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plaqstic outer sill covers fitted , unable to fully check condition of sills

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

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,994 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All rear lower suspaension arm bushes have slight play

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal ferrule starting to corrode to rear brake hose

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear brake valve starting to corrode

Rear crossmember corroding

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play to rear upper suspension arm offside bush

Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,835 miles

Both front lower suspension arms starting to corrode.

Metal ferrules on both front flexable brake hoses corroding and brake hoses lightly cracking.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to check outer sills correctly.

Rear brake compensator body corroding.

Slight front brake distortion,recorded on roller brake performance test.

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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P681 SCV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P681 SCV, 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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P681 SCV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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