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P765 ORF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 ORF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust poor

Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,444 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust poor

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brakes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,306 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine noisey when cold

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre on limit and was flat

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

surface rust both rear sills

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,384 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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P765 ORF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P765 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P765 ORF registered?

P765 ORF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P765 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P765 ORF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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