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P740 WFG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,407 mi
Last recorded77,407 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 WFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,407 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 72,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 67,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and adrift

exhaust corroded at rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear bumper trim damaged

play in steering column

side movement in offside front shock absorber

suspect front brake pads low

travel on handbrake

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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P740 WFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P740 WFG, 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 P740 WFG registered?

P740 WFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P740 WFG safe to buy?

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