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P759 ORF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,267 mi
Last recorded109,267 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 ORF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated due to condensation inside lens.

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

rear fog lamp is working but slightly dimmer than usual.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 105,065 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded , but not judged to be excessive.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear shock absorber top bushes slightly deteriorated , but not affecting function.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,065 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded , but not judged to be excessive.

Nearside rear shock absorber top bushes slightly deteriorated , but not affecting function.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,128 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 92,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,970 miles

o.s.f tyre perishing. †front brake hoses perishing. †rear propshaft rear hardy spicer joint minor play.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 78,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o.s.f tyre perished. †front brake hoses perishing †rear most hardy spicer joint play.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 74,574 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 74,574 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P759 ORF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P759 ORF, 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 P759 ORF registered?

P759 ORF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P759 ORF safe to buy?

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