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P694 KVV

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,107 mi
Last recorded104,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 KVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,913 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

oil leak (engine sump corroded)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,541 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door handle broken

Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,541 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door handle broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,584 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all wheels protrude past wheel arches

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,679 miles

All 4 wheels and tyres protrude further than wheel arches

Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

All 4 wheels and tyres protrude further than wheel arches

Fail 14 Feb 2008 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,522 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 71,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,671 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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P694 KVV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P694 KVV, 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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P694 KVV is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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