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P771 JNN

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,728 mi
Last recorded84,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 JNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,728 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 79,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,001 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 77,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,921 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,432 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

crack in front reg plate

crack in o\s door mirror

o\s and n\s front brake backplates rusty

slight play in o\s and n\s front antiroll bar link rods

Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,432 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

crack in front reg plate

crack in o\s door mirror

o\s and n\s front brake backplates rusty

slight play in o\s and n\s front antiroll bar link rods

Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,958 miles

metal brake pipe from compensator to rear flexi rusty

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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P771 JNN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P771 JNN, 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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P771 JNN is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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