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P683 TAG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 TAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,369 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,367 miles

advise dash illumination poor

advise front tyre size 31 11 50 15 advise rear tyre size 265 50 15 alloy rims

advise front wing insecure at front

advise n/s frontinner wing corrosion and damage

advise no front bumper fitted

advise no speedometer cable broken

advise o/s n/s front tyre walls damage

advise rear fog light partialy hidden

advise temperary fuel cap

advise under bonnet wires untidy

advise vehicle used in off road events

advisebrake fluid low

advisen/s front brake hose bracket bent

adviseunder bonnet dirty

Fail 17 Jan 2012 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise dash illumination poor

advise front wing insecure at front

advise n/s frontinner wing corrosion and damage

advise no front bumper fitted

advise no speedometer cable broken

advise o/s n/s front tyre walls damage

advise rear fog light partialy hidden

advise temperary fuel cap

advise under bonnet wires untidy

advise vehicle used in off road events

advisebrake fluid low

advisen/s front brake hose bracket bent

adviseunder bonnet dirty

Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,675 miles

tyres cracked

vehicle been modified to off road vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,367 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear bumper suport brackets coroded and holed

slight play in nsf anty role bar link rod ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,709 miles

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

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

both rear bumper suport brackets coroded and holed

slight play in nsf anty role bar link rod ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,710 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm

Fail 25 Sep 2007 68,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,133 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 65,130 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,373 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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P683 TAG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P683 TAG, 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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P683 TAG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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