MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
o/s/f brake disc pitted & scored
o/s/r & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/r shock cover corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
o/s/f brake disc pitted & scored
o/s/r & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/r shock cover corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P731 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P731 XFG, 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 P731 XFG registered?
P731 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P731 XFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P731 XFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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