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P74 BAY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 BAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 103,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,314 miles

Front Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 98,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,424 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,749 miles

rear exhaust mounting split still supporting exhaust

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 BAY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BAY, 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 BAY registered?

P74 BAY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P74 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 BAY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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