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P749 TFU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,163 mi
Last recorded116,163 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 TFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,163 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 116,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 112,198 miles

ADVISE BOTH N/S & O/S LOWER OUTER CILLS HAVE BEEN WELD REPAIRED BEFORE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2010 112,198 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

ADVISE BOTH N/S & O/S LOWER OUTER CILLS HAVE BEEN WELD REPAIRED BEFORE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 106,833 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 106,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 98,720 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,009 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,102 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 83,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 77,082 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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P749 TFU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P749 TFU, 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 P749 TFU registered?

P749 TFU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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