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P688 WBO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,787 mi
Last recorded148,787 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 WBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 148,787 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 148,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,233 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 142,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 136,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber cover worn

corrosion over both rear suspension areas, has been repaired internally.

fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,544 miles

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

brake pedal rubber cover worn

corrosion over both rear suspension areas, has been repaired internally.

fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,544 miles

Miss-fire at idle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 131,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Miss-fire at idle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

anti slip provision on brake pedal is deteriorating

battery insecure

fuel pipes at rear are corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 124,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

anti slip provision on brake pedal is deteriorating

battery insecure

fuel pipes at rear are corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 116,388 miles

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

Rear boot handle broken

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 107,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 102,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,193 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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P688 WBO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P688 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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P688 WBO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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