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P711 KFC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,333 mi
Last recorded113,333 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 KFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 113,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

under body bamage transmission mount bent.silencer fouling the body

Fail 5 Nov 2009 102,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

under body bamage transmission mount bent.silencer fouling the body

Fail 19 Nov 2008 92,474 miles

Major impact damage to gear box support cradle

Minor damage to front subframe

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fuel filter rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,474 miles

Major impact damage to gear box support cradle

Minor damage to front subframe

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fuel filter rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 73,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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P711 KFC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P711 KFC, 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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P711 KFC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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