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P758 FFC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 FFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,917 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,738 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on inside wall

Fail 3 Mar 2012 83,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on inside wall

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/ numberplate light dim

slight corrosion to front chassis

Pass 13 Oct 2010 149,403 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 140,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 139,956 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 127,804 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

Front brake pads seem low

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 100,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 89,147 miles

surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2005 86,298 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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P758 FFC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P758 FFC, 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 P758 FFC registered?

P758 FFC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P758 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 FFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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