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P689 ACD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,715 mi
Last recorded82,715 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 ACD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,715 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,933 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres cracked

offside rear tyre cracked and worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,933 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres cracked

offside rear tyre cracked and worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,056 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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P689 ACD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P689 ACD, 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 P689 ACD registered?

P689 ACD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P689 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P689 ACD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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