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P757 XAB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,652 mi
Last recorded112,652 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 XAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 104,481 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side by suspension arm bracket (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

fuel lines corroded

under body corroded through out

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,387 miles

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

Oil leak

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

under body showing corrosion through out

Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,967 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 94,967 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,716 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 91,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,221 miles

Oil leak

brake.fluid.lever.low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,933 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 83,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 78,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 63,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006
Fail 17 Feb 2006 58,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P757 XAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P757 XAB, 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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P757 XAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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