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P713 VKG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 VKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 111,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,204 miles

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

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated

Steering arm idler bush worn

Pass 11 Feb 2012 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,869 miles

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear body mounting point on chassis slightly corrosive.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,176 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear body mounting point on chassis slightly corrosive.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,989 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,047 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,994 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2005 59,974 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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P713 VKG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P713 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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P713 VKG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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