MOT Status
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59,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front crossmember corroded
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Front crossmember corroded
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear crossmember corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and rear sill offside front and rear sill nearside rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both rear tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.
brackets corroded and broken behind both bumpers
underbody covered in sealant
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
alternator drive belt slightly stress cracked
battery tray corroded - battery secure
both rear bumper outriggers corroded and holed - not structural
fuel tank cap seal stress cracked
rear exterior door handle broken - not affecting operation
slight oil leak from rear diff
surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms and both front coil springs
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery tray corroded but secure
fuel tank cap seal stress cracked
rear exterior door handle broken - not affecting operation
slight oil leak to rear diff
surface corrosion to both front coil springs and both front lower arms
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery tray corroded but secure
fuel tank cap seal stress cracked
rear exterior door handle broken - not affecting operation
slight oil leak to rear diff
surface corrosion to both front coil springs and both front lower arms
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor pan corroded next to o/s/f body mounting - not holed or excessive
battery tray corroded - battery secure
rear exterior door handle broken - not affecting operation
slight oil leak to rear diff
surface corrosion to both front lower arms and both front coil springs
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery tray corroding - battery secure
both front wipers smearing slightly
nail in n/s/r tyre, is leaking - not repairable
o/s/f floor pan corroding next to o/s/f body mounting
rear door exterior handle broken - not affecting operation
slight engine oil leak
slight oil leak to rear diff
surface corrosion to both front lower arms and both front coil springs
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan next to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
battery tray corroding
both front lower arm forward bushes stress cracked and slightly worn
fluid stain on o/s/r shock
fuel tank cap seal starting to stress crack
rear door exterior handle broken but still functions
slight oil leak to rear diff from propshaft seal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at front end (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. and n/s squealer touching (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan next to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
battery tray corroding
both front lower arm forward bushes stress cracked and slightly worn
fluid stain on o/s/r shock
fuel tank cap seal starting to stress crack
rear door exterior handle broken but still functions
slight oil leak to rear diff from propshaft seal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear light unit slightly insecure
aux. drive belts stress cracked
rear exterior door handle broken/damaged but still functioning
slight oil leak to rear diff - propshaft seal
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear light unit slightly insecure
aux. drive belts stress cracked
rear exterior door handle broken/damaged but still functioning
slight oil leak to rear diff - propshaft seal
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Some insecurity in offside front bumper mounting.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
some insecurity in offside front bumper
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P748 MHE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P748 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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P748 MHE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 April 1997.
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