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P710 RWT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 RWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,359 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,973 miles

Both sides of rear bumber covered in tape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s/r shocker dust cover loose

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear diff leaking oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,970 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,691 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

back box corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,691 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,036 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,823 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,107 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 37,493 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,493 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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P710 RWT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P710 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 P710 RWT registered?

P710 RWT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P710 RWT safe to buy?

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