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P74 ANR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 ANR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 129,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 115,710 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 115,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise fuel lines coroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,772 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 103,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 78,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear suspension arms and axle very corroded †

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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P74 ANR 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 P74 ANR, 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 P74 ANR registered?

P74 ANR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P74 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 ANR 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.

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