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P742 XFG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,914 mi
Last recorded81,914 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 XFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipesfront to rearcorroded corroded at rear brake pipe to front flexible hoses corroded slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2010 81,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipesfront to rearcorroded corroded at rear brake pipe to front flexible hoses corroded slightly

front wipers split on ends hole in n/s/f inner wing o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,392 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly n/s wiper split o n ends n/s inner wing corroded slightly sump starting to leak end section of tailpipe missing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,392 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly n/s wiper split o n ends n/s inner wing corroded slightly sump starting to leak end section of tailpipe missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,126 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,854 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 62,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,541 miles

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

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

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 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

P742 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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