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P699 RUB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 61,711 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 54,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 52,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,391 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 36,055 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 RUB 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 76.5%.

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 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 P699 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 P699 RUB registered?

P699 RUB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P699 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P699 RUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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