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P712 VKG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,792 mi
Last recorded111,792 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 VKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,792 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion holes in inner wheel arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,897 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,351 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,224 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,545 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,154 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,149 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,431 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,626 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,039 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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P712 VKG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P712 VKG, 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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P712 VKG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P712 VKG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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