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P767 XAB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,087 mi
Last recorded147,087 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP767 XAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,087 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,090 miles

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 146,077 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill marked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member/bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch marked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch marked (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member/bumper marked (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 133,769 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 133,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,139 miles

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

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

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

transfer box rear output seal leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2007 73,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

transfer box rear output seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P767 XAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P767 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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P767 XAB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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