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P699 FVO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 FVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,154 miles

All Tyres - sidewalls craking

Exhaust system corroded and slight leak at rear

Front and rear chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Front registration plate damaged

Oil pressure warning light flickers on

Rear axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 73,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

All tyres - sidewalls cracking

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Oil pressure light flickers on

Rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,278 miles

Corrosion by rear body mountings

Fail 19 Nov 2009 72,278 miles

Corrosion by rear body mountings

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,427 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 66,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,003 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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P699 FVO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P699 FVO, 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 P699 FVO registered?

P699 FVO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P699 FVO safe to buy?

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