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P691 RUB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 RUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 86,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2009 86,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,224 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes and rear pipes and front pipes all getting abit corroded in places

N/S/F inner w/arch top area corroded through, but NOT yet within fail limits at time of test

Slight corrosion at rear inner sill areas and fronts

Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes and rear pipes and front pipes all getting abit corroded in places

N/S/F inner w/arch top area corroded through, but NOT yet within fail limits at time of test

Slight corrosion at rear inner sill areas and fronts

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,972 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front B/Hoses getting cracked and perrished slightly

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded and rear pipes along axle and O/S/F pipe at hose end

N/S/F inner w/arch top area corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/F chssis area abit corroded

O/S/R W/Arch edge abit corroded

Possibility of corrosion behind plastic outer sill covers (Needs further investigation)

Rear floor pan edges above chassis areas abit corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 68,102 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

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

Appears to be slight roughness at both front w/bearings starting

Exhaust system abit corroded (esp rear silencer)

Front and rear chassis areas abit corroded slightly

Front b/hoses abit perrished

Front brakes back plates abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear and rear pipes all getting abit corroded

O/S/F inner wing by coolant bottle,abit corroded slightly

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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P691 RUB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P691 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 P691 RUB registered?

P691 RUB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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