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P734 CPM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,778 mi
Last recorded53,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 CPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,778 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,416 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,406 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,155 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded. unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,775 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,373 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,373 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,857 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,857 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P734 CPM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P734 CPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P734 CPM registered?

P734 CPM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P734 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P734 CPM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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