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P735 DPB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,626 mi
Last recorded66,626 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 DPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

offside front seat back slightly insecure

parking brake lever travel high

slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,626 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

offside front seat back slightly insecure

parking brake lever travel high

slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,626 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to assess both sides outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,626 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,626 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

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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P735 DPB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P735 DPB, 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 P735 DPB registered?

P735 DPB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P735 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P735 DPB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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