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P742 MHE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 MHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 57,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,084 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 50,083 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,974 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P742 MHE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P742 MHE, 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 P742 MHE registered?

P742 MHE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P742 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P742 MHE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P742 MHE have outstanding finance?

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