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P779 KOF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,449 mi
Last recorded63,449 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 KOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes greased up

Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,163 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,861 miles

inspected in snow conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,241 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,171 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,009 miles

exhaust emissions close to limits

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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P779 KOF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P779 KOF, 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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P779 KOF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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