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P776 HWJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,874 mi
Last recorded53,874 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 HWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 53,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,301 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,408 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,107 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,034 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,871 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

N/S Rear indicator damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,900 miles

BONNET STAY SQUEEKING ,FUEL FILTER CORRODED, FUEL PIPES CORRODED AT TANK AREA,

Pass 22 May 2006 27,806 miles

rear wiper in poor condition

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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P776 HWJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P776 HWJ, 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 P776 HWJ registered?

P776 HWJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P776 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P776 HWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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