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P728 WAB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,052 mi
Last recorded64,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 WAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,040 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,040 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,537 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 47,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 46,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 44,762 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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P728 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P728 WAB, 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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P728 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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