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P708 RWT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,190 mi
Last recorded56,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 RWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,466 miles

surface corrossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,691 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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P708 RWT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P708 RWT, 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 P708 RWT registered?

P708 RWT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P708 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 RWT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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