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P738 MDA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 MDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 89,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 78,544 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 73,758 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside+offside closing panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened remainder of osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust fixing flanges between catalyst and front pipe heavily corroded

nearside +offside front floors corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,479 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front pipe to cat exhaust mounting flanges corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,970 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

slight bind osf brake

Fail 22 Dec 2017 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel/inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,791 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,774 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel- center+rear (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nsf brake pipe/hose corroded+perished

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,655 miles

rear back box tail pipe broken off

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,358 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,802 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,007 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 62,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,495 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,483 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,841 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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P738 MDA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P738 MDA, 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 P738 MDA registered?

P738 MDA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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