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P722 SBH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 SBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,489 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,193 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front and rear tyre poor condition. Cracking.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing unevan

Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing unevan

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,954 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished/split

Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished/split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,644 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls perished

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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P722 SBH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P722 SBH, 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 P722 SBH registered?

P722 SBH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P722 SBH safe to buy?

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