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P725 XYJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,860 mi
Last recorded145,860 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 XYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 145,860 miles

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

chassis heavily undersealed

nearside front pitman arm has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2013 145,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front pitman arm has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2013 143,660 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 143,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 141,724 miles

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

Rear tow ball hitch insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2008 141,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tow ball hitch insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2007 136,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 121,652 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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P725 XYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P725 XYJ, 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 P725 XYJ registered?

P725 XYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P725 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 XYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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